Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, making Minneapolis five hours behind Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to MSP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and MSP include:
Dublin Airport
Pearson International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
C$538 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$972. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to MSP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to MSP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MSP if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to central Minneapolis has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MSP around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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