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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Tampa takes 3h 12m, covering 1,307 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 Tampa range from $234 to $413, with an average of $306 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 30% above the $306 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $233 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $309 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Tampa 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 $198 to $1,355. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue

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 Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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 Tampa route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $276 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $51.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Tampa. 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 5h 03m, compared with 5h 29m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 47m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Tampa 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.

Yes, public transportation is available from TPA to the city center. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Route 30 stops at the Rental Car Center and goes downtown.

Yes, multiple car rental agencies offer on-site and off-site service at TPA. After landing, travelers can take SkyConnect from the Main Terminal to the Rental Car Center, which connects directly to the rental car company counters.

Yes, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has nursing rooms for new mothers traveling with young children. In Terminal 1, a nursing room is located on Concourse C near Gate C13, on the main level below the stairs. The lactation centers have comfortable seating, accessible power sockets and deep sinks. Nursing mothers rooms also have diaper-changing tables and sinks.

Both MSP and TPA have pet-relief areas where pets can rest or relieve themselves before a flight. At MSP, these areas are in Terminal 1 near the entrance to Concourse E in the Airport Mall and by Gate F6. At TPA, they are located just outside the building on the baggage claim level.

Two quiet seating areas are located in Terminal 1, the former Lindbergh Terminal, at MSP. They are on the Mezzanine Level overlooking the Airport Mall and provide a place to relax before a flight.