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$117+ Cheap flights from Portland to Minneapolis (PDX - 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — MSP
May 7 — May 141
Thu 5/7
Thu 5/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/88:46 pm
PDX
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MSP
2 stops10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:00 am
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$233
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1811:59 pm
PDX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun Country Air
Fri 6/269:05 pm
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 38m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/4$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/266:35 pm
PDX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 23m
Sun Country Air
Sun 8/309:05 pm
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:58 am
PDX
-
MSP
1 stop21h 04m
Frontier
Wed 5/69:39 pm
MSP
-
PDX
1 stop21h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$236
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:30 pm
PDX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 19m
Sun Country Air
Mon 5/117:00 am
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 32m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/6$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 6/25:46 pm
PDX
-
MSP
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Sat 7/410:18 am
MSP
-
PDX
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 6/25:46 pm
PDX
-
MSP
1 stop13h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:05 pm
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$239
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:25 pm
PDX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/16:45 am
MSP
-
PDX
1 stop6h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 6/25:46 pm
PDX
-
MSP
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Fri 6/1210:15 pm
MSP
-
PDX
1 stop20h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$241
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:59 pm
PDX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun Country Air
Mon 6/83:20 pm
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/6$244
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:35 pm
PDX
-
MSP
1 stop18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:00 am
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$245
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:48 am
PDX
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MSP
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/263:48 pm
MSP
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$246

Find flight deals from Portland to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 April 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 April 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Price

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PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Thu 5/14

3:10 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/20

6:45 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$397

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Wed 5/20

8:11 pm-5:26 am

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/23

3:45 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$407

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Sat 5/16

9:50 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/17

3:45 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$407

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Thu 6/18

3:00 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/22

8:20 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$407

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Tue 5/19

5:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/26

3:45 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$407

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Thu 5/21

8:11 pm-5:26 am

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/26

6:45 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$407

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Wed 5/20

6:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/27

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$428

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Sun 5/24

10:46 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/29

6:54 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$437

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Sat 5/16

9:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/22

4:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 45m

$453

PortlandMinneapolis

PDX - MSP

PDXMSP

Portland

Thu 7/23

1:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/7

6:03 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 46m

$457

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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 Portland to Minneapolis in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Portland-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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 Portland-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 Portland to Minneapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Minneapolis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Minneapolis (average of $110). Flying from Portland to Minneapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 PDX to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 April 7, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Minneapolis in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 April 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from Portland to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,387 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,838 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Sun Country Air
6.8
Okay
336 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,179 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 Portland to Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis St Paul is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Minneapolis from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily flights to Minneapolis from 8 different airlines. 3h 14m is how long a flight from Portland to Minneapolis St Paul will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Portland to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 34 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Minneapolis St Paul.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Minneapolis?

    A quick flight from Portland to Minneapolis can take about 3h 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $397. The distance between Portland and Minneapolis is about 1422 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Minneapolis is Hawaiian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $113 and $137 round-trip. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $87 and $90 on Sun Country Air and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Minneapolis?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portland to Minneapolis are Alaska Airlines (100%), Sun Country Air (100%) and Hawaiian Airlines (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $815 for a flight from Portland to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Portland - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Minneapolis (average of $110). Flying from Portland to Minneapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to Minneapolis

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 April 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$113Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$144Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$210Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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