Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis is 1 hour 32 minutes.
St Louis (the location of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport) and Minneapolis are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route, with 98 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from STL to MSP is with Southwest Airlines at 22:25. Go for the first departure with Sun Country Airlines at 06:04 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from STL to Minneapolis. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during vacation periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Nonstop flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis are available for booking. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is where you'll be touching down.
Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis include:
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked flight tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
Travelling from central St Louis to STL takes approximately 36 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near STL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis
C$94 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$189. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from STL to Minneapolis, book your journey 10 months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to the centre of Minneapolis takes about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 26 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Minneapolis in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from STL to Minneapolis in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Minneapolis right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Minneapolis travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
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