Travelling from Melbourne to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Minneapolis jetting off from here.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the primary point of entry to Minneapolis.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your Melbourne to Minneapolis flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Minneapolis
To find cheap Melbourne to Minneapolis flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Minneapolis across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Melbourne to Minneapolis.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Minneapolis flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Minneapolis? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Minneapolis. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience more of Minneapolis and beyond.
Booking your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Minneapolis. July is the most popular month to visit Minneapolis. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book a Melbourne to Minneapolis ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Minneapolis around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Minneapolis, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are top attractions which should be on every Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Minneapolis, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 483 kilometres south-east to Milwaukee to tick off its leading sights. From Miller Park to Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are the start of reasons to visit.
