Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.

What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $376, a difference of $138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Tampa flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $314 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?

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.

Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Tampa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Tampa looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Tampa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $158.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Tampa?

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

What car rental options are available at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?

Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to Tampa flight?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from $216 to $450, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $216 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Tampa typically range from $216 to $450. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $238, on Sun Country Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?

Sun Country Air ($238) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Minneapolis to Tampa in the last 5 days.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Tampa

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

7:35 am - 11:46 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:27 pm - 3:00 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$238Sun Country Air

Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21

7:30 am - 11:41 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

3:24 pm - 5:57 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$238Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 24

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

11:39 am - 2:12 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$247Sun Country Air

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

7:10 am - 11:35 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 25mnonstop

12:51 pm - 3:24 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$248Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 22

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

1:09 pm - 3:42 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

7:35 am - 11:46 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:15 pm - 2:48 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 21

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

3:24 pm - 5:57 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 11

7:25 am - 11:36 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:39 pm - 3:12 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

8:20 am - 5:42 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

8h 22m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:30 am - 9:49 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 19m2 stops Chicago Greater Rockford Orlando

$349Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 7

5:25 pm - 11:38 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

5h 13m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

7:30 am - 9:49 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 19m2 stops Chicago Greater Rockford Orlando

$376Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Minneapolis to Tampa

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

8:30 am - 1:27 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

27h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Huntsville

9:12 am - 8:02 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 50m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$791Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

10:51 am - 5:18 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

29h 27m2 stops Orlando Key West

5:08 pm - 7:18 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 10m1 stop Indianapolis

$797Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

6:55 am - 8:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

48h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Asheville Regional

9:12 am - 8:02 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 50m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$820Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

8:30 am - 1:27 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

27h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Huntsville

5:08 pm - 7:18 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 10m1 stop Indianapolis

$826Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

9:33 am - 9:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

34h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

9:12 am - 8:02 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 50m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$827Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

2:00 pm - 8:07 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

17h 07m2 stops Orlando Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5:08 pm - 7:18 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 10m1 stop Indianapolis

$873Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

7:00 am - 8:37 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

24h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5:08 pm - 7:18 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 10m1 stop Indianapolis

$914Multiple Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Minneapolis to Tampa

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

7:35 am - 11:46 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:27 pm - 3:00 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$238Sun Country Air

Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21

7:30 am - 11:41 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

3:24 pm - 5:57 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$238Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 24

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

11:39 am - 2:12 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$247Sun Country Air

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

7:10 am - 11:35 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 25mnonstop

12:51 pm - 3:24 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$248Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 22

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

1:09 pm - 3:42 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

7:35 am - 11:46 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:15 pm - 2:48 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 21

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

3:24 pm - 5:57 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 11

7:25 am - 11:36 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:39 pm - 3:12 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 33mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Thu, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 11

7:20 am - 11:31 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

3h 11mnonstop

12:21 pm - 2:46 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 25mnonstop

$258Sun Country Air

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Tampa flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Tampa? 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 Tampa departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.
When are flights from Minneapolis to Tampa the cheapest?: Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Tampa?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to Tampa flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from $216 to $450, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $216 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Tampa flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $314 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?
The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.
Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Tampa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Tampa looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to Tampa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $158.
What car rental options are available at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Tampa?
Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Tampa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $376, a difference of $138.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Tampa?
Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $238, about $138 less than Friday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Tampa trip for January. Fares historically average $178 round-trip in that month - typically $525 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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