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The layover of your connecting flight will depend on your airline. However, most airlines have layovers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). American Airlines passengers will have a layover at DFW in Dallas, while United Airlines and Frontier Airlines passengers will have a layover at DEN in Denver. United Airlines also has flights with layovers at ORD in Chicago.

Passengers with limited mobility will have a smooth trip from Minneapolis to Phoenix, thanks to the special assistance provided by the airlines. You can book special assistance with your airline when booking your flight. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines assist at the airport in carrying luggage and during boarding. They stow away your mobility aid and transport it for free. Delta Air Lines also has special seats reserved for passengers with limited mobility.

Yes. Enjoy the freedom of moving at your own pace by renting a suitable vehicle from the PHX on-site rental car center. There is a consolidated rental car center facility along East Sky Harbor Circle South. The building is located south of Buckeye Road between 24th and 16th Streets. Some popular agencies at the airport include Payless, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, and Budget.

The average emissions for flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix are about 1,500 lbs. per passenger. Book flights with Frontier Airlines if you want to fly more sustainably from Minneapolis to Phoenix. Flights from Frontier Airlines emit about 55% less carbon footprint, making them the most environmentally friendly.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Phoenix flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Phoenix. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta
• Sun Country Air
• American Airlines
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and may arrive at several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Frontier: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $316 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 0% 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 16% on the Minneapolis to Phoenix route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $337, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Minneapolis to Phoenix route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Phoenix flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Phoenix takes 3h 23m, covering 1,276 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:23 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $312. Book 13 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 $193 to $1,259. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Minneapolis to Phoenix flights are:

• Southwest: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Frontier: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 47m via Portland (PDX) and 8h 29m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Phoenix is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates from around $18:

· NU Car
· Easirent
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates from around $28:

· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix range from $244 to $400, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Phoenix flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue