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$98+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MSP
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 35 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$186
(Frontier)

One-way from

$98
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$304
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:05 amIAH - MSP
2 stops14h 31mFrontier
Thu 9/1812:25 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:50 amIAH - MSP
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/209:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$188
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:53 pmHOU - MSP
Nonstop2h 48mSun Country Air
Fri 9/59:00 amMSP - HOU
Nonstop2h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 8/14$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:47 pmIAH - MSP
2 stops19h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/209:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:50 amIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/209:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/165:45 amIAH - MSP
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/194:53 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:15 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/59:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/59:08 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop23h 38mFrontier
Sun 9/79:31 pmMSP - IAH
2 stops24h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/135:46 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/189:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/228:08 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 50mFrontier
Sun 8/2412:22 pmMSP - IAH
1 stop28h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:50 amIAH - MSP
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/219:31 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/263:27 pmIAH - MSP
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Wed 9/38:00 amMSP - IAH
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$202

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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 August 14, 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

Thu 9/11

6:05 am-8:36 pm

2 stops14h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/18

12:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$186

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/18

5:50 am-1:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

9:31 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$188

HoustonMinneapolis

HOU - MSP

HOUMSP

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/21

5:53 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/5

9:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$188

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/24

6:05 am-4:18 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-10:14 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$188

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/17

12:47 pm-8:26 am

2 stops19h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

9:31 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$190

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

5:45 am-3:53 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/19

4:53 pm-11:51 am

1 stop18h 58m

$192

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/2

6:15 pm-8:17 am

1 stop14h 02m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/5

9:31 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$194

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

6:05 am-8:36 pm

2 stops14h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/14

12:25 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$196

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/8

6:21 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$196

HoustonMinneapolis

IAH - MSP

IAHMSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/2

5:06 am-10:54 am

2 stops29h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/8

10:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop24h 22m

$196

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 35 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 August 14, 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 Tuesday evenings 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 August 14, 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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
3,217 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

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

    Currently priced at $89, Sun Country Air will fly you from Houston to Minneapolis and back. In addition to Sun Country Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $98 and $145, respectively. Users have found that Sun Country Air is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $110, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $203 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 $155.

  • 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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