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Good to Know
Essential information to help you plan your flight from Washington to Minneapolis.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$178
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $291.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$152
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $210.
Outbound · Nov 1
7:00 amDCAReagan Washington National Airport
1:38 pmMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
7h 38m · 1 stop via Denver (DEN)
Cheapest Nonstop
$186
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 7 days ago.
$8 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 10
1:00 pmBWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
2:50 pmMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
2h 50m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 17
1:50 pmMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
5:20 pmBWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
2h 30m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$197
A round-trip at or under $197 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Saturdays
Saturday departures average $255 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$19 less than the average weekday, which is $274.
Best time to fly
Afternoons
Afternoon departures average $215 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$53 less than the average departure, which is $268.
Low season
January
Fares average $177 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $173 in late January.
$20 below the yearly average of $197.
When to book
4 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $186, versus $223 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
DCAMSP
39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 5 · Return Nov 9
4-night trip · economy
$291now only$178Round-trip
DCAMSP
39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 6 · Return Nov 9
3-night trip · economy
$290now only$178Round-trip
DCAMSP
39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 7 · Return Dec 12
5-night trip · economy
$290now only$178Round-trip
BWIMSP
26% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 16
3-night trip · economy
$261now only$192Round-trip
BWIMSP
24% Price DropDelta Air Lines
Depart Dec 1 · Return Dec 4
3-night trip · economy
$261now only$197Round-trip
BWIMSP
24% Price DropDelta Air Lines
Depart Jan 11 · Return Jan 14
3-night trip · economy
$261now only$197Round-trip
DCAMSP
32% Price DropDelta Air Lines
Depart Nov 7 · Return Nov 10
3-night trip · economy
$290now only$197Round-trip
IADMSP
33% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 6 · Return Nov 9
3-night trip · economy
$306now only$205Round-trip
IADMSP
25% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 6 · Return Nov 10
4-night trip · economy
$306now only$229Round-trip
IADMSP
23% Price DropDelta Air Lines
Depart Nov 7 · Return Nov 10
3-night trip · economy
$306now only$237Round-trip
DCAMSP
10% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Oct 31 · Return Nov 3
3-night trip · economy
$290now only$260Round-trip
IADMSP
15% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Oct 31 · Return Nov 3
3-night trip · economy
$306now only$260Round-trip
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We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
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FrontierSouthwestAmericanUnitedDepart Feb 7 · Return Feb 13
6-night trip · economy
$256Round-trip
BWIMSP
BUDGET FRIENDLY
You’re guaranteed to get one of these airlines:
FrontierSouthwestAmericanUnitedDepart Oct 22
economy
$252One-way
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
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BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
$186
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/25/26
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BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
$186
American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
9:30 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
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$189
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American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
9:30 pm
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11/10/26
11:27 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/17/26
5:11 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/17/26
8:49 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$189
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
6:10 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/18/26
9:45 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/25/26
5:20 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/25/26
8:50 am
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
$192
American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
8:48 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
10:53 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/17/26
6:24 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/17/26
10:00 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$189
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
6:05 am
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11/18/26
10:15 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/25/26
5:20 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/25/26
8:50 am
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
$192
American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
8:48 am
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11/10/26
10:53 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
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DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$189
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1:00 pm
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11/25/26
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11/25/26
8:50 am
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
$192
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $173
Fares from Washington to Minneapolis are lowest in late January, around $173, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $177. They peak in late December at about $223, $50 more than the low. The yearly average is $197.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $177 | $181 | $173 |
| February | $177 | $175 | $180 |
| March | $202 | $195 | $209 |
| April | $199 | $203 | $196 |
| May | $198 | $196 | $200 |
| June | $209 | $205 | $213 |
| July | $211 | $211 | $210 |
| August | $198 | $203 | $195 |
| September | $194 | $192 | $195 |
| October | $197 | $205 | $190 |
| November | $195 | $190 | $201 |
| December | $211 | $199 | $223 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 4 weeks out at $186
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Washington to Minneapolis, around $186. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $223, $37 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $265.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $265 |
| 172 days | $262 |
| 164 days | $255 |
| 156 days | $250 |
| 148 days | $249 |
| 140 days | $244 |
| 132 days | $236 |
| 124 days | $228 |
| 116 days | $221 |
| 108 days | $218 |
| 100 days | $215 |
| 92 days | $210 |
| 84 days | $209 |
| 76 days | $208 |
| 68 days | $204 |
| 2mo | $197 |
| 52 days | $190 |
| 44 days | $190 |
| 36 days | $189 |
| 29 days | $186 |
| 28 days | $186 |
| 20 days | $191 |
| 12 days | $203 |
| 4 days | $216 |
| 0 days | $223 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington to Minneapolis. At $255 it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day, 4% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $285 |
| Mon | $286 |
| Tue | $279 |
| Wed | $262 |
| Thu | $267 |
| Fri | $284 |
| Sat | $255 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Washington to Minneapolis. At $215 it is 20% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 11% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $286 |
| Midday | $259 |
| Afternoon | $215 |
| Evening | $297 |
| Late Night | $284 |
What do round-trip flights from Washington to Minneapolis cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $100 | 1% |
| $100 to $200 | 37% |
| $200 to $300 | 30% |
| $300 to $400 | 21% |
| $400 to $500 | 8% |
| $500 to $600 | 2% |
| $600 and up | <1% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Washington to Minneapolis cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Washington to Minneapolis.
What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Minneapolis?
The flight from Washington to Minneapolis is about 930 miles, with a typical nonstop time of 2 hours 50 minutes. The return leg from Minneapolis back to Washington is slightly shorter at about 2 hours 31 minutes, a difference of roughly 19 minutes.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Washington to Minneapolis?
Delta, United, and American fly nonstop from Washington to Minneapolis, with daily service from both DCA and IAD. Delta runs 34 weekly flights from DCA plus 20 from IAD (operated by SkyWest), United adds 14 from IAD (operated by Republic), and American offers 13 from DCA plus a weekday-only 5x-weekly flight Monday through Friday. These three are the airlines currently scheduled nonstop on this route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) offers several solid ground transportation options to reach downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The METRO Blue Line light rail is the most-used and often fastest option, reaching downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes for around $2–$2.75 and running 24 hours between the airport terminals. Taxis are readily available at both terminals, with fares averaging $39–$49 to downtown Minneapolis and $31–$38 to downtown St. Paul, while rideshare services like Uber and Lyft pick up at the ground transportation center. Metro Transit bus Route 54 also connects Terminal 1 to St. Paul, and car rentals are available on-site for travelers who prefer to drive themselves.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Minneapolis?
Fares from Washington to Minneapolis are lowest in late January, around $173. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $177, followed by February ($177) and September ($194). December is the most expensive month at about $211, and fares peak in late December at about $223. The yearly average is $197. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Washington to Minneapolis?
For Washington to Minneapolis, the best fares come when you book roughly 4 to 6 weeks ahead of departure, with the absolute lowest price hitting around 25 days out. Booking very early, like 6 months ahead, tends to cost noticeably more, and the fare curve stays fairly flat between 3 and 8 weeks before departure. For summer and holiday periods, you'll generally want to lean toward the earlier end of that window, since peak travel dates see higher demand and fewer last-minute deals.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Minneapolis?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Washington to Minneapolis, but connecting overnight itineraries do operate. The red-eye leg runs BNA to MSP on Southwest (WN), departing at 22:15 and arriving at 00:25 — landing just after midnight in the early hours — after a connection through Nashville with a 2h10m layover.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Washington to Minneapolis?
Delta Air Lines operates the most nonstop flights from Washington to Minneapolis, with 34 weekly departures from Reagan National and 20 more from Dulles, the latter operated by SkyWest. United Airlines, flown by Republic Airways, adds 14 weekly nonstops from Dulles. American Airlines offers 13 weekly flights from Reagan National, operated by PSA Airlines, plus five additional weekday flights on Envoy Air. Delta is a SkyTeam member, United belongs to Star Alliance, and American is part of oneworld.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Washington to Minneapolis?
On-time arrival reliability from Washington to Minneapolis varies by carrier. Delta Connection, operated by SkyWest, ranks best with 86.7% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a 0.2% cancellation rate; Delta mainline follows at 82.3% on-time with 1.0% cancellations. Republic Airways (marketed as American Eagle) arrives on time 78.0% of the time with a 2.3% cancel rate, while PSA Airlines (also American Eagle) trails at 73.5% on-time and 4.3% cancellations.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Minneapolis. It is located about 10 miles from downtown and is a major hub for Delta Air Lines.
How do I get to Washington Dulles International Airport from the city center?
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., and the Silver Line Metro provides a direct connection from the terminal to the city center, with trains every 15 minutes and a ride of roughly 47 to 53 minutes — the most popular and economical option. Taxis operate 24 hours a day for around $65 and take 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, while Uber and Lyft offer on-demand rideshare at similar or slightly higher cost. SuperShuttle and other private shuttle buses run shared or exclusive vans, and driving yourself means taking the Dulles Access Road to on-site parking garages, which is convenient but the most expensive choice when you factor in daily parking rates.
References
- IAD Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttle
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Minneapolis airport?
The InterContinental Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport is the on-site hotel at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, connected directly to Terminal 1 via skybridge access from Gate C25, with a 24-hour shuttle to both terminals and its own on-site TSA checkpoint. Nearby hotels such as the Marriott Minneapolis Airport, Comfort Inn Minneapolis Airport, and Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport–South also offer shuttle service to the terminals.
References
- On-site Hotel | MSP Airport
- CLOSEST Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Park Stay Fly Hotel Packages 2026
- 11 Best Hotels near Minneapolis St Paul Intl Airport (MSP) for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- Hotel Shuttles | MSP Airport
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- InterContinental Minneapolis: St. Paul Airport Hotel, Minneapolis
- MSP Airport Hotels with Free Parking & Shuttle
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport?
Travelers arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can use water refill stations throughout the terminals, which are free of charge. There are two quiet seating areas inside the secure area of Terminal 1 on the Mezzanine Level, suitable for reading, resting, meditation or prayer. A 1.4-mile walking path is available at Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 has a concourse that is 500 meters end-to-end. The airport features more than 100 shops, restaurants and services, including dining options like local favorites and national brands, with vending machines and duty-free stores selling beverages and snacks. United States Postal Service drop boxes are located pre-security in both terminal buildings, and FedEx drop boxes are at the entrance to Concourse E and in the center of the Airport Mall. An on-site hotel, the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel, is connected to the airport and offers two signature restaurants and a cocktail bar.
References
- Eat, Shop, Relax | MSP Airport
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Food Guide: Dining at MSP | Chase
- Service Amenities | MSP Airport
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport - MSP, 4300 Glumack Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55111, US - MapQuest
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- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport MSP Lounges - MSP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Washington and Minneapolis airports?
At Washington Dulles International Airport, travelers with disabilities can arrange wheelchair assistance through their airline in any concourse or terminal, use shuttle buses and rental car shuttles equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps, and request accessible taxis in advance from Washington Flyer Taxi. The airport also participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, with lanyards available at the USO Lounge and information desks between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily. At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, wheelchair assistance is complimentary and should be requested through your airline at least 48 hours in advance, with Travelers Assistance volunteers and airline personnel available throughout Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, plus TSA Cares support at security checkpoints. Both airports offer accessible parking, and MSP also provides accessible ground transportation, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and service animal relief areas.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Minneapolis?
Delta Air Lines operates the most nonstop flights from Washington to Minneapolis, using the Airbus A320 family, Airbus A220 family, and Airbus A319, while American Airlines (via Envoy Air and PSA Airlines) flies the Embraer E175 and Bombardier CRJ-700. Republic Airways, operating for United Airlines, uses the Embraer E175, and SkyWest Airlines, flying for Delta, uses the Embraer E175 and Embraer E-Jet family.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Washington to Minneapolis?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), United Airlines (Star Alliance), and American Airlines (oneworld) all fly nonstop from Washington to Minneapolis, with Delta operating the most weekly flights. These are the three alliances served by carriers currently scheduled nonstop on the route; other alliances may reach Minneapolis from Washington via connections. The regional operators flying under these brands — SkyWest for Delta, Republic for United, and PSA and Envoy for American — are not alliance members themselves.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers 13 operational lounges across the Main Terminal and four concourses. The Capital One Lounge in the Main Terminal, just beyond TSA PreCheck, provides paid walk-up access for any traveler with a same-day boarding pass, and the USO Lounge is open pre-security on the Arrivals Level. United operates three United Club locations in Concourses C and D, plus a United Polaris Lounge near Gate C17 in Concourse C. International carriers run lounges in Concourse A, including the Air France-KLM Lounge, the Etihad Lounge in collaboration with Chase, and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, while Concourse B hosts the British Airways Galleries Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
References
- Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) Lounge Guide
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby are offered by most carriers on this route, but only with flexible fares or elite status; Basic Economy tickets generally do not qualify.