Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Minneapolis.
Each week, there are 100 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, take the 05:00 Sun Country Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:05 with Delta Air Lines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MSP to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, so getting to Phoenix (and then touring more of United States!) is a breeze. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for MSP to PHX flights, with 94.94% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and PHX:
Eppley Airfield Airport
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight is £44. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £88. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MSP to PHX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to PHX.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 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.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Phoenix. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to PHX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 300 miles west to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 260 miles north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.