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$117+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Seattle (MSP - SEA)

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MSP — SEA
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA). 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 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$192
(Expedia)

One-way from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
From Minneapolis St Paul to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 7/166:12 amMSP - SEA
Nonstop3h 47mSun Country Air
Thu 7/2411:59 pmSEA - MSP
Nonstop3h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/21$192
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:40 amMSP - SEA
Nonstop4h 04mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/41:35 pmSEA - MSP
Nonstop3h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/167:36 amMSP - SEA
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2111:59 pmSEA - MSP
Nonstop3h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 10/217:00 amMSP - SEA
Nonstop3h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/251:57 pmSEA - MSP
Nonstop3h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/22$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/226:25 pmMSP - SEA
Nonstop4h 07mDelta
Sat 10/2512:40 amSEA - MSP
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/23$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/412:55 pmMSP - SEA
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Sat 7/126:25 amSEA - MSP
1 stop16h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/21$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/125:45 amMSP - SEA
2 stops16h 10mSouthwest
Wed 8/206:45 amSEA - MSP
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/22$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 8/2510:00 amMSP - SEA
2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/3111:54 pmSEA - MSP
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/23$342

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

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MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

6:12 am-7:59 am

Nonstop3h 47m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/24

11:59 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$192

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/4

6:40 am-8:44 am

Nonstop4h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/4

1:35 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$197

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

7:36 am-4:25 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/21

11:59 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$227

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/14

9:50 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/19

6:10 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$277

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/4

12:55 pm-12:34 am

1 stop13h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/12

6:25 am-12:37 am

1 stop16h 12m

$286

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/30

5:20 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$307

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/12

5:45 am-7:55 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$313

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

3:13 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/29

12:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

$337

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/14

12:20 am-9:03 am

1 stop6h 43m

$369

MinneapolisSeattle

MSP - SEA

MSPSEA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/23

6:24 am-8:11 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$119

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The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Seattle flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Seattle trip
Airlines
Sun Country Air

Choose priority check-in for access to priority security lanes and early boarding, minimizing travel stress.


Sun Country offers free entertainment streamed to your device on most flights, enhancing your travel experience.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers flat-fee Wi-Fi, ideal for business travelers to stay productive during flights.


Alaska's MileagePlan offers distance-based earning, making it a valuable loyalty program for frequent flyers.

Airports
MSP

For a quick escape at MSP, visit the observation tower near Concourse D for a peaceful moment or important calls.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
SEA

Use the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle for an inexpensive, 40-minute journey with ample luggage space.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on Sun Country Air

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP and SEA

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 Minneapolis to Seattle

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Minneapolis to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 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 Minneapolis to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Minneapolis to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 MSP to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Seattle in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 22, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Seattle flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Seattle. 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 23, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SEA are scheduled on a Monday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated June 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to Seattle. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Minneapolis to Seattle, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) take 3h 42m for a nonstop flight. There are 25 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Seattle per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Seattle flight route?

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

    Sun Country Air, at $192, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Seattle.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $117 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $138 and Southwest from $139 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Seattle on time: United Airlines (100%), Singapore Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Seattle?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Seattle? While on average our users pay $766, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $165.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Minneapolis to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 Minneapolis to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Seattle. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$117Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$127Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$153Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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