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$109+ Cheap flights from Houston to Minneapolis (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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MSP
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in May or January, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$264
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/29:08 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/512:25 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/39:08 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop23h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/512:25 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:36 amIAH - MSP
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Mon 10/206:00 amMSP - IAH
2 stops16h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:40 pmHOU - MSP
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 10/205:35 amMSP - HOU
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:06 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Thu 10/3010:15 amMSP - IAH
2 stops11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/226:15 amIAH - MSP
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Tue 9/238:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/215:50 amIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/106:05 amIAH - MSP
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Tue 10/147:50 amMSP - IAH
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/66:06 amIAH - MSP
1 stop28h 28mFrontier
Sun 11/912:49 pmMSP - IAH
2 stops28h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:08 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Wed 10/86:21 pmMSP - IAH
2 stops16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/226:15 amIAH - MSP
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Sun 9/286:45 amMSP - IAH
1 stop28h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/206:02 amIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/279:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

10:50 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/27

2:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$223

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/17

6:45 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$223

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/16

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

3:25 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops6h 05m

$224

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/14

8:10 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/16

5:39 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/2

2:30 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/8

9:05 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

6:40 am-9:23 am

Nonstop2h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

8:04 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/9

2:30 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/11

5:39 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/25

6:45 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/29

8:14 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

10:50 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/27

8:04 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$229

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The best insider tips for Houston to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Minneapolis trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab for current security wait times to plan your arrival and avoid delays.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
MSP

Use the light rail for a quick, inexpensive trip to downtown Minneapolis from MSP, with trains every 15 minutes.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 48 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 Houston to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Houston to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 HOU to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 September 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Minneapolis in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Minneapolis?

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Minneapolis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
330 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Minneapolis from Houston?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), located 7.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Minneapolis. 7 airlines have flights to Minneapolis St Paul from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Minneapolis St Paul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Minneapolis?

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston to Minneapolis in 2h 48m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Houston to Minneapolis is about 1035 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Currently priced at $98, Frontier will fly you from Houston to Minneapolis and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $100 and $106, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Minneapolis one-way?

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $158 for a flight from Houston to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $148.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Houston to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$100Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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