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$57+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MSP
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:27 amIAH - MSP
Nonstop2h 49mDelta
Mon 1/58:12 pmMSP - IAH
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/8$229
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:45 amIAH - MSP
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Mon 1/59:46 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop26h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:32 amIAH - MSP
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Thu 12/187:34 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:15 pmIAH - MSP
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/57:40 amMSP - IAH
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/1311:32 amIAH - MSP
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Wed 12/177:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/299:34 pmIAH - MSP
2 stops12h 55mFrontier
Tue 1/610:40 amMSP - IAH
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/296:55 pmHOU - MSP
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:30 amMSP - HOU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/3110:35 pmIAH - MSP
2 stops20h 04mFrontier
Mon 1/59:46 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop26h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/1311:32 amIAH - MSP
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Mon 12/158:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/3110:35 pmIAH - MSP
2 stops20h 04mFrontier
Wed 1/710:40 amMSP - IAH
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:15 pmIAH - MSP
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:49 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:32 amIAH - MSP
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/186:45 amMSP - IAH
1 stop27h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$268

Find 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 December 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(Delta)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$340
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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 December 8, 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

Fri 1/23

6:36 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 52m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-10:37 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

6:27 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/6

7:20 am-10:37 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

6:27 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/4

8:35 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$229

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

8:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/5

7:40 am-2:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$239

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/23

7:20 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/25

2:05 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$239

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/25

4:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$249

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/6

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/13

6:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$249

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

5:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/2

2:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$249

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/6

5:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/8

11:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$254

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/5

4:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/9

11:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$254

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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 December 5, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 December 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Minneapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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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Expert on MSP

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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 December 8, 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
9,079 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
11,044 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
334 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
3,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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 52m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest 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 $67, 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 $89 and $94, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $71 and $79, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $147 for a flight from Houston to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $158.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Minneapolis (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$109Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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