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Among airlines operating Richmond to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Richmond and Minneapolis.

Flights from Richmond to Minneapolis usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) 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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $399 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Richmond to Minneapolis route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $181. 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 Richmond to Minneapolis flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon 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 Richmond to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:09 am
• Latest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 8:14 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 54% above the route average of $424. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Minneapolis takes 3h 04m, covering 967 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 $302 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $225, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 55m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 17m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Richmond to Minneapolis range from $298 to $530, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

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