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Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport does have an onsite hotel, the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. This multi-story hotel features luxury suites, signature restaurants, and a cocktail bar for travelers' comfort. From this hotel, you can get to your departure terminal in minutes, as it offers quick shuttle services to and from the airport terminals.

If you are traveling with kids, you are in luck as Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has two children's play areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Each area has an adult seating area, a mock plane, and an air control tower fitted with slides. The airport also features a giant statue of Snoopy at the entrance of Terminal 1, which provides a perfect photo opportunity for you and your kids.

Yes, there are pet relief spots within and outside the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport terminal. The airport's indoor pet relief center is near Shake Shack on the route to Concourse B in the main terminal, while the outdoor pet relief area is found outside the terminal on Level 1, between the main terminal and the parking garage.

Yes, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers express bus shuttles from the airport's terminal to downtown New Orleans. The shuttle makes nine daily trips between the airport and Elk Place on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. Although these shuttles are reliable, they are slower than taxis. Hence, if you are in a hurry, it's in your best interest to board a taxi.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to New Orleans flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and New Orleans. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta
• Sun Country Air
• Southwest

Flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $399 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Minneapolis to New Orleans route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to New Orleans flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans takes 2h 37m, covering 1,041 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 7:07 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $413. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $188 to $1,807. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 21m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 21m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Priceless
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans range from $301 to $518, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.