Downtown Minneapolis skyline across the Mississippi River and Third Avenue Bridge. Flights from Denver to Minneapolis

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Cheap Flights from Denver to Minneapolis

Search Denver International (DEN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) flights, with DEN security times and how MSP's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 differ.

DEN to MSP · 679 mi · 2h 5m est.

DEN to MSP
679 miles
2h 5m nonstop (estimated)

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Denver to Minneapolis flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 5m (estimated)

DEN → MSP

Cheapest cached price

$209

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Sep 25, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to Minneapolis? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 5m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $209 (last checked Sep 25, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to Minneapolis covers a straight-line distance of about 679 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 5m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to Minneapolis at a glance

DEN to MSP is about 679 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Denver to Minneapolis on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	Minneapolis (MSP)
Average Flight Time	~2h 5m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$209
Fares Last Checked	Sep 25, 2026
Distance	679 miles (DEN to MSP)
Time in Minneapolis	1 hour ahead of Denver

Local time in Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, Minneapolis on Central Time.

Flight deals from Denver to Minneapolis

This page runs searches from Denver International (DEN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP). The MSP nonstop list, updated 25 Sep 2026, shows Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United serving Denver, but schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. MSP has two terminals with separate addresses: it lists Delta and United at Terminal 1, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, and Southwest, Frontier and Sun Country at Terminal 2, 7150 Humphrey Drive, Minneapolis.

At DEN, check your concourse first: DEN lists Delta, Frontier and Sun Country at A, United at A and B, and Southwest at C. Both security checkpoints close from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., according to what DEN said in August 2025, and both take CLEAR. Gates on B and C are reached by train from the Level 4 platform, down the main escalators or elevators, while A gate passengers can walk the A-Bridge.

In Minneapolis, the METRO Blue Line stops at both terminals, and rides between them are free, need no ticket and run 24 hours a day. Metro Transit puts Target Field in downtown Minneapolis less than 30 minutes away and Mall of America 12 minutes away. Route 54 for downtown St. Paul leaves from the Terminal 1 Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp. App-based rides pick up on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps at Terminal 1 and the second level of the Purple Ramp at Terminal 2.

EazAir's first fare check for Denver to Minneapolis was on 25 Sep 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern, and more checks are needed before this page can say how prices move. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to Minneapolis flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

Arrival · Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)

Central Time

About Minneapolis

Areas to know in Minneapolis

Uptown
North Loop
Northeast

Weather in Minneapolis

Cold, snowy winters and warm summers, one of the widest seasonal temperature swings among major US cities.

Denver to Minneapolis: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International's nonstop list (updated 25 Sep 2026) shows Denver (DEN) served by Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
JetBlue	Concourse A
Sun Country	Concourse A
Alaska	Concourse A
Breeze	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

Arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)

Airline	MSP terminal
Delta	Terminal 1
American	Terminal 1
United	Terminal 1
Alaska	Terminal 1
Southwest	Terminal 2
Frontier	Terminal 2
Sun Country	Terminal 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The terminals have separate addresses: Terminal 1 at 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, and Terminal 2 at 7150 Humphrey Drive, Minneapolis. Check your terminal before you set out.

Terminal 1 has Concourses A to G and Terminal 2 has Concourse H.
The METRO Blue Line links the two terminals free, 24 hours a day, with no ticket needed. MSP also runs a wheelchair-lift shuttle every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for travelers with mobility needs.

Getting from MSP	Where to board	Where it goes
METRO Blue Line light rail	Terminal 1: below the Red, Blue and Silver ramps, by tram from the Tram Level, one level below bag claim. Terminal 2: north side of the Orange Ramp, by the skyway and then one level down. Free between the terminals. For other stations, tickets are sold at station machines and in the Metro Transit app.	Mall of America in 12 minutes and Target Field in downtown Minneapolis in less than 30 minutes, according to Metro Transit.
Route 54 bus	Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp. There is no Metro Transit bus pickup at Terminal 2, so ride the Blue Line to Terminal 1.	Downtown St. Paul, about 20 minutes according to Metro Transit.
App-based rides	Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps. Terminal 2: second level of the Purple Ramp.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Terminal 1: from the Tram Level, signs lead one level up to the taxi starter booth. Terminal 2: Ground Transport Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp.	Your destination.
Regional buses	Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp, for MVTA Routes 436 and 495 and SouthWest Transit 686L and 686X. SouthWest Transit also stops at Terminal 2, Level 1 of the Purple Ramp.	MVTA 495 to Mall of America, Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee. MVTA 436 to 46th St. Station and Viking Lakes in Eagan. SouthWest Transit along the I-494 corridor.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Denver to Minneapolis was on 25 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Minneapolis to Denver, EazAir's first 2 checks ran from 3 Oct to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Terminal information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Security wait times (updated 17 Oct 2026, 2:55 a.m., accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: App-based ride services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Light rail transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Bus service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Metro Transit: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Nonstop route map (updated 25 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to MSP, 25 Sep 2026 to 25 Sep 2026; MSP to DEN, 3 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DEN concourse serves flights to Minneapolis?

DEN lists Delta, Frontier and Sun Country at Concourse A, United at Concourses A and B, and Southwest at Concourse C. Confirm your concourse on your boarding pass or airline app.

Which MSP terminal will I land at?

MSP lists Delta, American, United and Alaska at Terminal 1, and Southwest, Frontier and Sun Country at Terminal 2. The two terminals have separate addresses, so check yours before anyone collects you.

How do I get between MSP's two terminals?

Ride the METRO Blue Line, which links both terminals free, 24 hours a day, with no ticket needed. MSP also runs a wheelchair-lift shuttle every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

How do I reach downtown St. Paul from MSP?

Metro Transit's Route 54 picks up at the Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp. There is no Metro Transit bus at Terminal 2, so ride the Blue Line to Terminal 1 first.

Which airlines does MSP list as flying nonstop to Denver?

MSP's nonstop list, updated 25 Sep 2026, shows Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United serving Denver. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

How far is Denver from Minneapolis?

DEN and MSP are about 679 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.