Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
This city pair covers the DTW airports to MSP — roughly 848 km and about 1.6 hours in the air, 1 nonstop carrier on these airports. Compare every airport pair below.
Searching flights from Detroit to Minneapolis? The route covers roughly 848 km and typically takes about 1.6 hours in the air, with nonstop services recorded on this pair. Detroit departure airports: DTW; arrival: MSP. Compare every option below and book with the provider offering your price.
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Airports on this route
Flights from Detroit depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
You will land at Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP).
Airlines with nonstop service on this route
Delta Air Lines is recorded with nonstop service between these airports in our reference data, and verified September 2026 against current carrier schedule pages.
Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.
Direct vs connecting options
At 848 km this is a short-haul trip: frequent same-day options and, on the busiest pairs, departures every hour or better in peak season.
Low-cost carriers compete hard at this distance — compare totals with bags included, since baggage fees move the ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Minneapolis?
Flight time is typically around 1.6 hours in the air.
What is the distance from Detroit to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance is roughly 848 km (527 miles).
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?
Yes — Delta Air Lines flies this pair nonstop in the reference schedule data. Schedules change seasonally, so the live search confirms today's options.
Which airports can I use in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP). Searching by city covers all of them at once.
How do I get the best price on this route?
Compare midweek dates, check nearby departure airports, and book international trips a few months ahead. The search above shows current fares from our booking partners.
How far in advance should I book flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?
short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?
The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Minneapolis — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.
What day of the week is cheapest to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?
Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like Detroit → Minneapolis, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.
How do I get from MSP airport to Minneapolis?
Blue Line light rail between the terminals and downtown ~25 min. The Blue Line runs through the middle of the airport — both terminals share it. FlyraGo’s Minneapolis airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.
Do I need a visa to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?
It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same Detroit → Minneapolis flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.
How many bags can I take on flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?
Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (Delta Air Lines) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.