Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 54 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 1 hour behind Jacksonville, where Jacksonville International Airport is located.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route, with 35 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from JAX to MSP is with Delta at 19:35. Go for the first departure with Sun Country Airlines at 11:11 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from JAX to Minneapolis, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as summer and spring break will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
You can book a nonstop flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis. Start your journey at JAX and arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Book your seat with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked flight tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Jacksonville, JAX can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near JAX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Minneapolis
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis is C$150. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$299. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JAX to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 26 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Minneapolis, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from JAX to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
After booking your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Minneapolis travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Minneapolis and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Minneapolis.