How to get from Richmond to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 6h 43m total

Flights from Richmond to Minneapolis

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Best fares from Richmond to Minneapolis

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Cheapest one-way $308 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $308 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $308 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $308

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 6h 43m
two tickets, via New York: $561
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 967 mi (1,556 km)

fastest

Via Washington

6h 43m

with the connection

Richmond to Washington flight 55m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Minneapolis: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Minneapolis flight 2h 48m

Via New York

7h 40m

with the connection

Richmond to New York flight 1h 31m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Minneapolis: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Minneapolis flight 3h 9m

two ticketsfrom $561

Via Boston

8h 2m

with the connection

Richmond to Boston flight 1h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Boston to Minneapolis flight 3h 21m

Via Memphis

13h 12m

with the connection

Richmond to Memphis flight 7h 53m

Connection of about 3h

Memphis to Minneapolis flight 2h 19m

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 Richmond to cities closest to Minneapolis

Richmond to Nashville Nashville: 697 mi (1,122 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 54m from $71 Richmond to Denver Denver: 698 mi (1,124 km) from Minneapolis, flight 4h 5m Richmond to Memphis Memphis: 700 mi (1,127 km) from Minneapolis, flight 7h 53m Richmond to Dallas Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 3h 39m from $138 Richmond to Atlanta Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 55m Richmond to Washington Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 55m

To Minneapolis from cities closest to Richmond

Washington to Minneapolis Washington: 96 mi (155 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 48m from $185 Raleigh to Minneapolis Raleigh: 139 mi (223 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 54m Philadelphia to Minneapolis Philadelphia: 207 mi (333 km) from Richmond, flight 3h 3m from $155 Pittsburgh to Minneapolis Pittsburgh: 243 mi (391 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 26m Charlotte to Minneapolis Charlotte: 248 mi (399 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 49m New York to Minneapolis New York: 286 mi (460 km) from Richmond, flight 3h 9m from $105

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to Minneapolis?

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

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

Via Washington: 55m to the connection, 2h 48m after it, about 6h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $561. 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 Richmond and Minneapolis?

Washington (6h 43m total), New York (7h 40m total), Boston (8h 2m total) and Memphis (13h 12m total).

How far is Minneapolis from Richmond?

967 mi (1,556 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.