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Cheapest round-trip
$175
Typical prices: $248-$429
Sun Country Air
Wed 1/10Sun 3/25
MSP - VPS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $135-$308
Sun Country Air
Thu 11/29
MSP - VPS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Sun Country Air. Average duration is 2h 46m
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Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $315 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso (MSP-VPS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Valparaiso

Sun, Jan 10 - Thu, Mar 25
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2:50 pm - 5:22 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
2h 32mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 9:02 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 57mnonstop
$175Sun Country Air
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Dec 25
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7:30 am - 10:25 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
2h 55mnonstop
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11:25 am - 2:23 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 58mnonstop
$176Sun Country Air
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9
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6:05 pm - 11:08 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
5h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:05 am - 12:01 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$217Delta
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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7:26 am - 2:12 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:17 am - 4:57 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$217Delta
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
American Airlines Logo
2:48 pm - 10:26 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
7h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 11:59 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$217American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 11:02 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:35 pm - 10:53 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$217American Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 9:35 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
4h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
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7:45 am - 2:25 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
$217Southwest
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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9:00 am - 9:15 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
12h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
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7:45 am - 2:25 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
$223Southwest
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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2:30 pm - 7:07 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
16h 37m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
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6:27 pm - 9:24 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 57mnonstop
$272Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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2:30 pm - 7:07 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
16h 37m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
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6:27 pm - 9:24 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 57mnonstop
$276Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso typically range from $248 to $429. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $175, on Sun Country Air.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Valparaiso. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Valparaiso at $237 round-trip.
•March ($477) and October ($376) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Valparaiso

 
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Daniel Scheffler

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Key details for Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$88
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 96% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Minneapolis to Valparaiso

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso

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Your Minneapolis to Valparaiso flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 9:06 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 5:36 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 46m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Valparaiso takes 2h 46m, covering 1,058 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    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 Valparaiso flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso range from $248 to $429, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $324 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $317 round-trip and layover options via Nashville Intl (BNA) at $315.

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

    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.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Minneapolis to Valparaiso spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Valparaiso 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 $175 to $1,106. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Valparaiso looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Valparaiso are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS)?

    Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    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 Valparaiso route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso pass through?

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $295 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $361, a difference of $66.

    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 airlines fly from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

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

    • Delta
    • Sun Country Air

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 18m, compared with 5h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: 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.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Valparaiso flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $295, about $66 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Valparaiso trip for January. Fares historically average $237 round-trip in that month - typically $240 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Delta. Over the past three months, 91% of Delta flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 90%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 06m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $315 round-trip on this route - about $2 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Valparaiso?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

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

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach 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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