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$59+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (DTW - MSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in June or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop18h 58m
Frontier
Sun 2/229:32 pm
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop19h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:59 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Sun 3/81:47 pm
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:59 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Mon 3/210:00 am
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/611:54 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:21 pm
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:50 am
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:02 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop26h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/66:43 pm
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops18h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$270
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:54 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Sun 3/158:27 pm
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop12h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$275
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/85:14 pm
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Sat 2/147:15 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop15h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2310:10 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/210:00 am
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop18h 58m
Frontier
Mon 2/168:09 pm
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop26h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Wed 2/1810:45 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/171:46 pm
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop21h 04m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:45 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$281

Find flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Minneapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/24

2:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$293

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/10

11:35 am-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$293

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

7:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/11

6:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$293

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/6

12:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$293

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

4:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/1

4:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$298

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/27

3:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 35m

$298

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

5:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$303

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

8:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/11

2:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$335

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$65

DetroitMinneapolis

DTW - MSP

DTWMSP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

11:54 am-5:53 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$80

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (average of $65). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $148). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Minneapolis. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 1h 49m for a nonstop flight. There are 18 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Minneapolis per day from 5 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis is about 526 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $59 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $61 and $139 round-trip. Sun Country Air is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $44. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (81%), Korean Air (80%), Aeromexico( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis? While on average our users pay $806, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $118.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis (average of $65). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $148). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Minneapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$59Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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