How to get from Minneapolis to Austin: connecting flights, about 6h 49m total

Flights from Minneapolis to Austin

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Prices by day: Minneapolis to Austin

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Best fares from Minneapolis to Austin

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Cheapest one-way $157 2 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $159 2 December 2026, WN Cheapest in the next 7 days $176 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $176 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $157

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 49m
two tickets, via Dallas: $163
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,045 mi (1,682 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 49m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Dallas flight 2h 44m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $163

Via Denver

7h 35m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Denver flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Austin flight 2h 15m

two ticketsfrom $271

Via Chicago

7h 47m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Austin flight 3h 1m

two ticketsfrom $206

Via Atlanta

8h 13m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Atlanta flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Austin flight 2h 35m

Via Louisville

10h 30m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Louisville flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Louisville to Austin flight 5h 25m

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 Minneapolis to cities closest to Austin

Minneapolis to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 2h 44m from $88 Minneapolis to Harlingen Harlingen: 281 mi (453 km) from Austin, flight 3h 22m Minneapolis to Memphis Memphis: 560 mi (901 km) from Austin, flight 2h 21m Minneapolis to Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach: 667 mi (1,074 km) from Austin, flight 1h 44m Minneapolis to Mazatlan Mazatlan: 721 mi (1,161 km) from Austin, flight 4h 3m Minneapolis to Mexico City Mexico City: 754 mi (1,213 km) from Austin, flight 4h 36m from $275

To Austin from cities closest to Minneapolis

Chicago to Austin Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 3h 1m from $143 Kansas City to Austin Kansas City: 412 mi (663 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h from $275 Louisville to Austin Louisville: 605 mi (973 km) from Minneapolis, flight 5h 25m Tulsa to Austin Tulsa: 626 mi (1,008 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 30m from $311 Denver to Austin Denver: 698 mi (1,124 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 15m from $180 Buffalo to Austin Buffalo: 729 mi (1,174 km) from Minneapolis, flight 6h 25m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Austin?

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

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

Via Dallas: 2h 44m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 6h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $163. 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 Minneapolis and Austin?

Dallas (6h 49m total), Denver (7h 35m total), Chicago (7h 47m total), Atlanta (8h 13m total) and Louisville (10h 30m total).

How far is Austin from Minneapolis?

1,045 mi (1,682 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.