How to get from Detroit to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 6h 13m total

Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 6h 13m
two tickets, via Chicago: $179
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 542 mi (872 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

6h 13m

with the connection

Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Minneapolis flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $179

Via Pittsburgh

6h 38m

with the connection

Detroit to Pittsburgh flight 1h 12m

Connection of about 3h

Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flight 2h 26m

Via Toronto

Canada

6h 53m

with the connection

Detroit to Toronto flight 1h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Minneapolis flight 2h 31m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Minneapolis

Detroit to Madison Madison: 233 mi (375 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 25m Detroit to Omaha Omaha: 290 mi (467 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 17m Detroit to Milwaukee Milwaukee: 298 mi (480 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 20m Detroit to Chicago Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 34m from $91 Detroit to St Louis St Louis: 467 mi (751 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 45m Detroit to Cleveland Cleveland: 629 mi (1,013 km) from Minneapolis, flight 58m

To Minneapolis from cities closest to Detroit

Grand Rapids to Minneapolis Grand Rapids: 140 mi (226 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 46m Pittsburgh to Minneapolis Pittsburgh: 205 mi (330 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 26m Toronto to Minneapolis Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 31m Buffalo to Minneapolis Buffalo: 216 mi (347 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 19m Chicago to Minneapolis Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 39m from $88 Louisville to Minneapolis Louisville: 316 mi (508 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 18m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Minneapolis?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?

Via Chicago: 1h 34m to the connection, 1h 39m after it, about 6h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $179. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Minneapolis?

Chicago (6h 13m total), Pittsburgh (6h 38m total) and Toronto (6h 53m total).

How far is Minneapolis from Detroit?

542 mi (872 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.