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Cheapest round-trip
$226
Typical prices: $178-$390
Sun Country Air
Fri 10/16Fri 10/23
MSP - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$83
Typical prices: $148-$318
Frontier
Tue 9/8
MSP - RDU • 1 stop
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Delta Comfort Plus adds up to 3 inches more legroom; free Wi-Fi helps on domestic flights.
Sun Country Best seats offer 34-inch pitch; priority check-in speeds the airport process.
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You can fly direct with Delta and Sun Country Air. Average duration is 2h 31m
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Cheapest • Avg $213 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh (MSP-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Raleigh

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:25 am - 10:57 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 32mnonstop
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12:02 pm - 1:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 43mnonstop
$226Sun Country Air
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:55 am - 11:33 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 38mnonstop
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6:02 pm - 7:50 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 48mnonstop
$227Sun Country Air
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:00 am - 10:32 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 32mnonstop
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11:55 am - 6:01 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$227Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:00 am - 10:32 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 32mnonstop
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11:55 am - 6:01 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$227Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 9:45 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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11:45 am - 8:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$228Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:50 am - 5:40 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 50m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl
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11:30 am - 5:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
$228Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 3:01 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
16h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
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1:56 pm - 8:31 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
19h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$229Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:45 pm - 12:29 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:55 am - 6:01 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$230Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:36 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 36mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:49 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 49mnonstop
$309Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
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8:20 pm - 11:50 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:58 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 58mnonstop
$309Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Minneapolis usually cost between $208 and $428 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $226 on Sun Country Air (Oct 16-Oct 23).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Minneapolis to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh is April, where tickets cost $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $392 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $352, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh

  • Where can travelers from MSP find car rental upon landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport?

    Renting a car at Raleigh–Durham International Airport can greatly enhance your movements in Raleigh. You will be able to access the rental car facility inside Terminal 2 of the airport. The spacious facility houses desks for all the major car rentals, including Enterprise, Hertz, and SIXT. You can get your preferred car model from the car rental company of your choice.

  • Which other cities does Raleigh–Durham International Airport serve apart from Raleigh?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh are an opportunity for travelers to visit several other nearby cities, including Garner, Cary, Apex, and Clayton. Many of the car rental companies at Raleigh–Durham International Airport allow drivers to use their cars in these nearby cities. You don’t have to let your journey from Minneapolis end at Raleigh.

  • How can you connect from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Raleigh city center?

    There are four main transport options for travelers arriving at Raleigh–Durham International Airport who want to connect to the Raleigh city center. Buses, which are accessible from Terminal 2, offer the most affordable means of transport. Taxis are the second transport option, particularly popular among travelers who want to take the shortest time possible before arriving at the city center from the airport. Additionally, you can also use Towncar or car rental to connect to the city center from Raleigh–Durham International Airport.

  • Are there kid-friendly amenities for flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    You can travel conveniently with your kids from Minneapolis to Raleigh with your kids. The availability of playgrounds at MSP is one of the things that make the flights from MSP to RDU kid-friendly. Your children can enjoy playing in the lovely play areas of Concourse C at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 inside security at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh was $83 for a one-way ticket and $226 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Minneapolis and Raleigh?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    Minneapolis and Raleigh are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Minneapolis from Minneapolis St Paul and will be arriving at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    Delta, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Minneapolis and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $406 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to experience an adventure with your pet by your side, flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh give you that ability due to the pet-friendly policy at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) as well as Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU). At MSP, you can access animal relief areas at both Terminals 1 and 2.
  • If you want to catch the earliest flight from Minneapolis to Raleigh, consider spending your night before travel at The InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. This facility is closest to the airport and will save you the hustle that you would otherwise experience if you stayed away from the airport.
  • Flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh are friendly to people with reduced mobility. At Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport, travelers in need of a wheelchair can access them at Concourse C near Gate C12 and near the entrances of Concourse E and F. At Raleigh–Durham International Airport, travelers can get a wheelchair conveniently by communicating with their respective airlines.
  • You can connect to Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport from Downtown Minneapolis using the Light Rail. It is an affordable means of transport to the airport before boarding their flight to Raleigh. Taxis also offer reliable and fastest means of transport for travelers who want to connect to MSP from downtown Minneapolis.
  • Different airlines serving flights from MSP to RDU are ideal for different types. Consider using Sun Country Airlines if you’re flying from Minneapolis to Raleigh on a tight budget. If you want to fly with the fastest airline from MSP to RDU, consider using American Airlines or Delta and utilize the nonstop flight option.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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