Travelling from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore the options for leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), two of the city's main airports.
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight.
Minneapolis is one hour behind Tampa. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Sun Country Airlines at 9:20pm. Opt for the first TPA to MSP departure with Sun Country Airlines at 6:15am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Tampa to MSP.
March is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) out of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
When leaving from TPA, you can take a direct flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from TPA to MSP.
Sun Country Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 85.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can book a direct Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) plane ticket out of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Work out whether leaving from PIE works best for your plans.
From PIE, direct flights from Tampa to MSP are available with Sun Country Airlines.
Sun Country Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the PIE to MSP route.
PIE is around 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Tampa to MSP flight, stay in one of these hotels close to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MSP:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
At the moment, Rs26,041 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs50,782. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to MSP.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). July is when most people visit Minneapolis. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Book a Tampa to MSP plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Minneapolis when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Walker Art Centre followed by Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park.
Explore more of the United States
Rochester is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Minneapolis. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Minnesota Children's Museum and The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite.
Duluth is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without seeing Skyline Parkway, Aerial Lift Bridge and Skyline Scenic Overlook.
