Flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis is one hour behind Tampa and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your PIE to MSP flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Minneapolis (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Sun Country Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Sun Country Airlines on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PIE and MSP:
Indianapolis International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field
How to find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
AED 601 is the lowest price for a one-way St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,243. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PIE to MSP, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
When it comes to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport's on-time performance, 77.01% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PIE? If you've booked an early flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Reserve a hotel close to MSP if you have a late St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Minneapolis. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIE to MSP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Minneapolis, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 483 kilometers south-east to Milwaukee to tick off its leading sights. From Miller Park to Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Omaha is another well-known destination in United States and is around 467 kilometers south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.