Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 5 hours behind Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from BHX to Minneapolis. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to plan a flight from BHX to Minneapolis that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You will need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
BHX is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 48 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Minneapolis
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis is C$602. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$904. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to Minneapolis if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis throughout the month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from BHX to Minneapolis is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has fallen.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 26 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis. July is the busiest month to visit Minneapolis. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BHX to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are must-do's during your Minneapolis adventure.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Minneapolis and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Minneapolis.