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Delta, which has multiple direct flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis, offers special onboard services, including complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, in-flight food and beverage options, and seatback screens with a selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games.

The LRT Metro Blue Line is the most convenient connection to downtown Minneapolis from the MSP. It departs from Terminals 1 and 2 every 10 to 15 minutes, and the journey time to downtown Minneapolis is around 28 minutes. You can also take the City Bus (Route 54), which departs every 15 to 30 minutes. Other options include taxis, car rentals, and ridesharing services.

If you wish to fly Business Class from New Orleans to Minneapolis, consider booking Delta, which has this travel option on its direct flights. You can also book United Airlines or American Airlines, which offer Business Class travel on their one-stop flights. You’ll access priority service, special baggage allowance, onboard dining, in-flight entertainment, comfortable seats, and dedicated service.

If you’re looking for a place to relax at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) before your flight to Minneapolis, you can check into the Club MSY or United Lounge, which are accessible to anyone regardless of travel class. These lounges feature comfortable seating, workspaces, charging stations, free internet, dining options, cable TV, magazines, and newspapers.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta
• Sun Country Air
• Southwest

Flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $395 for nonstop.

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 and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the New Orleans to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $497, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 11:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:19 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $400. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis takes 2h 49m, covering 1,041 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.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 5h 28m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 34m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis range from $265 to $519, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Minneapolis 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.