Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MSP to JTR flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MSP and JTR:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, £365 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £664. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MSP to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to JTR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 140 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.
