Travelling from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for departing from this base when searching for flights from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport (DEN).
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport is 2 hours 12 minutes.
The timezone in Denver is UTC-6, which is 1 hour behind Minneapolis. Denver International Airport is located in Denver.
With 159 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 05:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MSP to DEN is with Frontier Airlines at 23:28.
To ensure you catch your flight from Minneapolis to DEN, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can book a direct flight from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport (DEN) out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
These are some of the most popular airlines offering direct flights from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport taking off from MSP:
The distance from central Minneapolis to MSP is approximately 21 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Get off your flight from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a short drive from DEN, unpack your bags at SpringHill Suites Denver Airport.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
From Denver International Airport, Denver is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport is R 696. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,393. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Minneapolis to DEN, book your journey 8 months ahead of your departure.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport (DEN)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Denver. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis to DEN, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Denver, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -9ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport.
More about Denver
After locking in your flight from Minneapolis to Denver International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Denver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Denver itinerary.
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