Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Minneapolis one hour behind Durham.
Every week, there are 27 Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:44 with Sun Country Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your RDU to MSP flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta has direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Delta is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Delta ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RDU to MSP flights, with 84.68% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and MSP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Right now, Rs29,277 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs65,089. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to MSP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to MSP.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Pick up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car and explore Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MSP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
Omaha is another essential stop in the United States and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without visiting Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
