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$56+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis (STL - MSP)

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STL — MSP
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in July or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Delta)

One-way from

$56
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$245

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:37 pmSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Mon 8/119:55 pmMSP - STL
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/3$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/278:50 pmSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Thu 8/283:30 pmMSP - STL
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/178:00 amSTL - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:00 amMSP - STL
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:11 pmSTL - MSP
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:33 pmMSP - STL
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:39 amSTL - MSP
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Mon 9/159:40 amMSP - STL
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/152:30 pmSTL - MSP
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/176:00 amMSP - STL
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$189

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

5:37 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/11

9:55 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$137

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/27

8:50 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/28

3:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$147

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$157

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/4

2:11 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/8

7:33 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$159

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/11

10:39 am-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/15

9:40 am-3:04 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$179

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/15

2:30 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$189

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/16

7:29 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 08m

$56

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$59

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$69

St. LouisMinneapolis

STL - MSP

STLMSP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

12:10 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$79

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The best insider tips for St. Louis to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Minneapolis trip
Airports
STL

Expect security screening at STL to take 5-10 minutes during off-peak times, but it can extend to 15 minutes or more during peak periods.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
MSP

Use the light rail from MSP to downtown Minneapolis in under 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes from 5 am to midnight.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
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Taryn White

Taryn White

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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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 St. Louis to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from St. Louis 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 STL to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from STL to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from St. Louis 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    To fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from Lambert-St Louis take 1h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Lambert-St Louis to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Minneapolis flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Minneapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($137), Southwest ($147), and American Airlines ($159) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Minneapolis. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis are Frontier ($56), Sun Country Air ($59), and Delta ($69).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from St. Louis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (89%), Air France (88%), Delta( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,577 for a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $118.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from St. Louis 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 5 airlines flying from St. Louis to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$57Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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