Flying from Milan to Minneapolis: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Minneapolis, there's a nice selection of airports you can take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are some of Milan's main options.
Hop off the plane at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the chief entry point to Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is six hours behind Milan and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Milan to Minneapolis flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Minneapolis
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Milan to Minneapolis flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Milan to Minneapolis throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Milan to Minneapolis flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your Milan to Minneapolis flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Minneapolis are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Milan to Minneapolis? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Minneapolis with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to Minneapolis:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Minneapolis flight with time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Minneapolis. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Pick up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and explore Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Milan to Minneapolis flight.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, head to Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Milan to Minneapolis ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Milan to Minneapolis around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Minneapolis, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another well-known destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
