How to get from New Orleans to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 7h 1m total

Flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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Best fares from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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Cheapest one-way $209 30 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $209

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 7h 1m
two tickets, via Dallas: $79
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 1,053 mi (1,694 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

7h 1m

with the connection

New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m

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

Dallas to Minneapolis flight 2h 26m

two ticketsfrom $79

Via Houston

7h 13m

with the connection

New Orleans to Houston flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Minneapolis: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Minneapolis flight 2h 53m

two ticketsfrom $289

Via Chicago

7h 19m

with the connection

New Orleans to Chicago flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Minneapolis flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $239

Via Raleigh

7h 59m

with the connection

New Orleans to Raleigh flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Minneapolis flight 2h 54m

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 New Orleans to cities closest to Minneapolis

New Orleans to Chicago Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 40m from $136 New Orleans to Buffalo Buffalo: 729 mi (1,174 km) from Minneapolis, flight 4h 5m New Orleans to Rochester Rochester: 786 mi (1,265 km) from Minneapolis, flight 4h 42m New Orleans to Dallas Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 35m from $33 New Orleans to Atlanta Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 29m from $54 New Orleans to Washington Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 30m from $80

To Minneapolis from cities closest to New Orleans

Fort Walton Beach to Minneapolis Fort Walton Beach: 214 mi (344 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 57m Houston to Minneapolis Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 53m from $135 Memphis to Minneapolis Memphis: 359 mi (578 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 19m from $355 Dallas to Minneapolis Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 26m from $46 Tampa to Minneapolis Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 31m from $198 Sarasota to Minneapolis Sarasota: 492 mi (791 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 39m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

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 New Orleans to Minneapolis?

Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 2h 26m after it, about 7h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $79. 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 New Orleans and Minneapolis?

Dallas (7h 1m total), Houston (7h 13m total), Chicago (7h 19m total) and Raleigh (7h 59m total).

How far is Minneapolis from New Orleans?

1,053 mi (1,694 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.