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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh takes 2h 34m, covering 978 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh range from $234 to $429, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $234 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $327 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $110 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $331 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Raleigh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $230 to $1,283. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $377, a difference of $69.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 35m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 44m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Raleigh flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Flights from Minneapolis to RDU also provide access to several nearby cities, including Garner, Cary, Apex and Clayton.

GoTriangle Route 100 connects Raleigh-Durham International Airport with downtown Raleigh and serves both terminals. Taxis, rideshare services and rental cars are also available at RDU.

Yes, MSP has kid-friendly amenities, including playgrounds. Children can use the play areas in Concourse C at Terminal 1 and in Terminal 2, both inside security at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.