Cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Miami International from $169
Updated 2026-06-17
1502 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 25m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Miami International (MIA). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $169 return), with peak prices in Jun (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 Miami
Miami International is 8 miles northwest of downtown Miami, with the Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter both running from the MIA Mover-connected station. Fares to Miami spike sharply for Spring Break (March), Art Basel (early December) and the New Year holiday week; September through mid-November is the cheapest window. Caribbean and Latin American connection traffic keeps long-haul carriers price-aggressive year-round.
Who flies MSP to MIA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 25m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 3h 25m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 25m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 25m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 25m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 25m | 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→MIA
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Minneapolis to Miami FAQs
Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Miami International (MIA) take approximately 3h 25m for the 1502-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. Jun 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 Miami International (MIA): 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 — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Miami International (MIA) is the primary international airport for Miami. 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.