Travelling from Minneapolis to Dallas: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your departure options from this terminal when booking flights from Minneapolis to Dallas.
The major entry paths to Dallas are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).
A direct flight from Minneapolis to Dallas takes an average of 2 hours 28 minutes. Dallas's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Minneapolis.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 181 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Minneapolis to Dallas is with Frontier Airlines at 23:01. Choose the first MSP to DFW departure with American Airlines at 05:00 if you're more of an early bird.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid proof of identity however, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've found cheap flights from Minneapolis to Dallas.
Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Dallas. From MSP, you can fly directly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
At MSP, there's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Minneapolis to Dallas, including:
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Minneapolis to Dallas that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Dallas, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It typically takes 3 hours and 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Minneapolis to Dallas. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
The centre of Dallas is around 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). As soon as your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 50 minutes.
You'll find some cosy hotels to drop your things at near DAL. Settle in after your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Dallas
R 1,506 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Dallas. A return flight starts from R 2,795. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Dallas, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Dallas is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas. July is the most popular month to visit Dallas. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Dallas sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Dallas, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dallas:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Dallas.
Complete your Dallas trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Minneapolis to Dallas. Whether you're after a compact ride, spacious sedan or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
