Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Minneapolis is 6 hours behind Barcelona.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from BCN to Minneapolis. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BCN to Minneapolis. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes about 33 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Minneapolis
C$549 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$933. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to Minneapolis. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is roughly 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 26 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Minneapolis in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Minneapolis for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from BCN to Minneapolis around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
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All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are essential stops on your Minneapolis itinerary.
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