Minneapolis and neighbouring Saint Paul form the Twin Cities, the main urban area of Minnesota. The airport is within about 16 km of downtown Minneapolis and has a light rail line that serves both terminals. Summers are warm and winters are long and cold, so the warmer months suit most sightseeing trips.
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36.2 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | METRO Blue Line light rail to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District) | about 25m |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
June through September is the warmest period, with highs from the upper 70s to the low 80s F. January highs average about 24 F and lows fall to single digits.
Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: May, Sep–Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.6°F (-5°C) | 8.8°F (-13°C) |
| Feb | 28.5°F (-2°C) | 12.7°F (-11°C) |
| Mar | 41.7°F (5°C) | 24.9°F (-4°C) |
| Apr | 56.6°F (14°C) | 37.5°F (3°C) |
| May | 69.2°F (21°C) | 49.9°F (10°C) |
| Jun | 79°F (26°C) | 60.4°F (16°C) |
| Jul | 83.4°F (29°C) | 65.3°F (19°C) |
| Aug | 80.7°F (27°C) | 62.8°F (17°C) |
| Sep | 72.9°F (23°C) | 54.2°F (12°C) |
| Oct | 58.1°F (15°C) | 40.9°F (5°C) |
| Nov | 41.9°F (5°C) | 27.7°F (-2°C) |
| Dec | 28.8°F (-2°C) | 15.2°F (-9°C) |
Minneapolis–Saint Paul is served by Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport handled about 36.2 million passengers in 2024.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US. Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
June through September is the warmest period, with highs from the upper 70s to the low 80s F. January highs average about 24 F and lows fall to single digits.
METRO Blue Line light rail to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District), about 25 minutes.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Detroit (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), Phoenix (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul as of October 2026.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.