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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:17 pm and lands at 2:18 am.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Seattle takes 4h 01m, covering 1,395 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 Seattle range from $281 to $446, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $360 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $266 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $362 for nonstop.

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

• Alaska Airlines: 90% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• Sun Country Air: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

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 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Seattle flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $248 to $1,410. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Minneapolis to Seattle usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Seattle route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Minneapolis to Seattle. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $43.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Seattle. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 17m, compared with 8h 27m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 10h 21m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: 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.

Public transportation options from SEA include Link Light Rail. It runs directly to Seattle's International District and stops at International District/Chinatown station.

Yes, the luggage storage desk also offers stroller and car seat rentals for families traveling with young children.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport does not have a USO facility, but it has an Armed Forces Service Center located post-security in Terminal 1 near the entrance to Concourses A and B. The services of this facility are free of charge to Active Duty members, National Guard members, Reservists, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients, former POWs, retirees, dependents, members of the Department of Defense and 100% DAVs with a DoD ID card.

Yes. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has indoor pet relief areas near Concourses A10, C3 and D1, the S and N SEA Underground Train Stations and the International Arrivals Facility. Outside the terminal, pet relief areas are located outside baggage claim at either end of the terminal. There is also a pet relief area outside level one of the parking garage near the blue elevators.

Yes. MSP offers accessibility services for travelers with mobility, vision and hearing challenges. The airport also participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for travelers with autism, PTSD, Crohn's disease and other conditions that may not be immediately obvious.

Yes, Delta has a private lounge in the Departures terminal at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). United has one in Terminal 1, Concourse E near Gate E6. Military members and their families can also access the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP for free.

At MSP, the parking structures for Terminals 1 and 2 connect to the terminal buildings by skyways or other direct terminal connections. For the lowest-cost option, the Quick Ride ramp has a free shuttle to the terminal.