Minneapolis-St. Paul to Cozumel International
1721 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 52m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Cozumel International (CZM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is Delta Air Lines' second-largest hub and the principal upper-Midwest gateway. Two terminals — Lindbergh (T1) and Humphrey (T2) — connect via shuttle, with METRO Blue Line light rail running from T1 directly to downtown Minneapolis in 25 minutes and to the Mall of America in 13 minutes for $2.50. Sun Country Airlines has its main base here. International long-haul reaches Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavík and Dublin daily.
Arriving in Cozumel
Cozumel International serves the Caribbean island just east of the Yucatán mainland. The airport is 3 km from the centre of San Miguel de Cozumel; taxis and resort shuttles handle the vast majority of arriving passengers. Cruise-ship traffic dominates the daytime demand on Cozumel itself; flight demand peaks around US winter (December–February). Diving demand stays steady year-round.
Who flies MSP to CZM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 52m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 3h 52m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 52m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 52m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 52m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 52m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MSP→CZM
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Minneapolis to Cozumel FAQs
Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Cozumel International (CZM) take approximately 3h 52m for the 1721-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Cozumel International (CZM): Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Cozumel International (CZM) is the primary international airport for Cozumel. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.