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$79+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$136
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/112:25 pmBWI - MSP
Nonstop2h 41mSun Country Air
Tue 7/88:00 amMSP - BWI
Nonstop2h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$136
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 7/512:40 pmIAD - MSP
Nonstop2h 38mSun Country Air
Wed 7/168:06 amMSP - IAD
Nonstop2h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$138
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/128:54 amBWI - MSP
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/148:00 amMSP - BWI
Nonstop2h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$142
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/205:45 amBWI - MSP
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/232:22 pmMSP - BWI
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$149
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/296:00 amBWI - MSP
Nonstop2h 37mDelta
Tue 8/57:22 amMSP - BWI
Nonstop2h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/11$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/146:10 amDCA - MSP
Nonstop2h 36mDelta
Mon 8/188:10 pmMSP - DCA
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/10$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/186:50 pmIAD - MSP
Nonstop3h 07mDelta
Wed 8/208:08 pmMSP - IAD
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/11$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/176:05 amIAD - MSP
Nonstop2h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/207:50 pmMSP - IAD
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2910:30 amBWI - MSP
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 8/512:40 pmMSP - BWI
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:25 amDCA - MSP
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2610:00 amMSP - DCA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/69:00 amDCA - MSP
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/112:30 pmMSP - DCA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/146:35 amIAD - MSP
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2110:00 amMSP - IAD
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$197

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Minneapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMinneapolis

BWI - MSP

BWIMSP

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/1

12:25 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/8

8:00 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$136

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

IAD - MSP

IADMSP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/5

12:40 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

8:06 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$138

BaltimoreMinneapolis

BWI - MSP

BWIMSP

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/23

8:54 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/28

8:06 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$142

BaltimoreMinneapolis

BWI - MSP

BWIMSP

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/20

5:45 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

2:22 pm-12:34 am

1 stop9h 12m

$149

BaltimoreMinneapolis

BWI - MSP

BWIMSP

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/5

7:22 am-10:49 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$177

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

DCA - MSP

DCAMSP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

6:10 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/18

8:10 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$177

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

IAD - MSP

IADMSP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

6:50 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/20

8:08 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$177

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

IAD - MSP

IADMSP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/17

6:05 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 7/20

7:50 pm-9:23 am

1 stop12h 33m

$179

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

DCA - MSP

DCAMSP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

6:25 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 01m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/26

10:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$192

Washington, D.C.Minneapolis

IAD - MSP

IADMSP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

6:35 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 56m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/21

10:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$197

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis trip
Airports
IAD

At IAD, the Aerotrain connects terminals, but walking can be lengthy. Pay attention to signage for the right train direction.

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MSP

The light rail from MSP to downtown Minneapolis takes under 30 minutes and is inexpensive, with frequent service from 5 am to midnight.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Minneapolis from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 28 flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis St Paul per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis flight route?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis St Paul have been viewed 30 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Currently priced at $136, Sun Country Air will fly you from Washington, D.C. 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $149 and $177, respectively. Sun Country Air is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis are Sun Country Air ($79), Spirit Airlines ($81), and Delta ($89).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Minneapolis St Paul, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Minneapolis St Paul and Baltimore/Washington - Minneapolis St Paul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis are Korean Air (97%), Aeromexico (97%) and KLM (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $908 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$69Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$93Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$155Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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