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MSP has CLEAR Kiosks located in both the northern and southern checkpoints in Terminal 1. CLEAR uses biometric technology to speed up airport security processes, using fingerprints or irises to confirm travelers' identities. Hence, at this airport, you need not worry about facing a lengthy security queue.

MSP has a cell phone waiting lot located on Post Road between Terminals 1 and 2. Friends and family can wait to pick up a passenger from the airport and can park for free at this spot. When a passenger is ready to be picked up, the car can proceed to the terminal curbside.

Portland International Airport is a pet-friendly airport. To cater to pets traveling through the airport, it has pet relieving spaces available inside and outside its main terminal. The outdoor pet relief area is located on the southern side outside the baggage claim level, whereas the indoor pet relief area is in the Concourse Connector near Gate C1/C2.

The distance between downtown Portland and (PDX) is 9 miles. The fastest way to get to PDX from downtown is to board a taxi, which takes about 20min. Another easy method to go from downtown to the airport is to take the MAX Light Rail. The light rails leave the airport at intervals 15min for most of the day and take about 40min to get downtown.

Among airlines operating Portland to Minneapolis flights:

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

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

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

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Portland to Minneapolis usually depart from Portland (PDX) 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $364 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 3% 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 19% on the Portland to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $405, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Minneapolis flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, 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 Portland to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 3:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:19 am.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $361. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Minneapolis takes 3h 20m, covering 1,422 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $237 to $1,162. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 02m, compared with 7h 29m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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 Portland to Minneapolis range from $279 to $462, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to Minneapolis flights:

• • Delta
• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue