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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Minneapolis? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.£114 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Minneapolis.£115 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb, returning Sat, 21 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Minneapolis.£129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
Minneapolis.£130 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
Minneapolis.£135 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 4 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
Minneapolis.£161 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
Minneapolis.£166 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.
Minneapolis.£171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Minneapolis flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jan
from £166
Feb
from £115
Mar
from £130
Apr
from £161
May
from £129
Jun
from £171
Jul
from £186
Aug
from £171
Sep
from £434
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Direct flights from Houston to Minneapolis

Alternative Houston to Minneapolis routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Houston to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Minneapolis St Paul

7 miles from central Minneapolis
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from £114
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Minneapolis Downtown

10 miles from central Minneapolis
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St Cloud

55 miles from central Minneapolis
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Houston to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£114
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week206

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Minneapolis: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Minneapolis is £114. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Minneapolis.
United, Delta and KLM fly direct from Houston to Minneapolis.
As of January 2026, there are 892 flights per week flying from Houston to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Minneapolis is usually February.
If you're flying from Houston, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 7.1 miles away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from £114.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Minneapolis on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around -11°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis Downtown Airport is Sun Country Airlines.

Flying from Houston to Minneapolis: what you need to know

  • Start your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Houston to Minneapolis. Explore the options for leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is where your flight will arrive in Minneapolis.

  • Take a direct Houston to Minneapolis flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Houston and Minneapolis are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • With 45 weekly flights between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Houston to Minneapolis with Delta Air Lines at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IAH to MSP is with United Airlines at 20:21.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your Houston to Minneapolis flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis

  • £46 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Minneapolis. Return flights start from £114. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Houston to Minneapolis flights.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Houston to Minneapolis. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from Houston to Minneapolis couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Lock in a cheap Houston to Minneapolis flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Houston to Minneapolis jetting off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Start your journey at IAH and arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that offers direct Houston to Minneapolis plane tickets leaving from IAH.

  • IAH is about 21 kms (13 miles) from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Minneapolis, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Rather start your trip at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Houston to Minneapolis, seamlessly connecting you to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • Book a direct Houston to Minneapolis plane ticket with Sun Country Airlines. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of HOU.

  • You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 16 kms (10 miles) or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Houston to Minneapolis? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

  • William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.

  • It usually takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Minneapolis, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar to explore Minneapolis and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

  • MSP is situated at 6040 28th Avenue South.

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Minneapolis, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Minneapolis based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Houston to Minneapolis tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Houston to Minneapolis in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of United States

  • Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Minneapolis. Around 300 miles to the south-east, its top attractions include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

  • Omaha is another standout destination in United States and is around 290 miles south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Minneapolis

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