Cheap Flights to Minneapolis

Planning a city weekend escape? Then think of visiting the City of Lakes, Minneapolis. A premier arts and culture hub in the State of Minnesota, the wonder city of Minneapolis is going to delight you with its style and spirit. Book cheap flights to Minneapolis at great discounts and enjoy a fun-filled vacation in an amazing city renowned for its beer festivals, lively music scene, excellent art galleries, numerous lakes, fascinating history, charming parks and great food. Pay less and save more when booking tickets to Minneapolis with FlyOfinder!

Flying to Minneapolis

Must see Places in Minneapolis

Stone Arch Bridge: The 2,100-foot Stone Arch Bridge made from granite and limestone is an architectural marvel. This must-see landmark was built in 1883 and designated a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1971. It is currently the only stone arch bridge to have been ever built on the Mississippi River. Visit the bridge at sunset to get scenic views of downtown Minneapolis.

Fort Snelling: The Fort Snelling founded in the early 19th century as a frontier outpost is Minnesota’s oldest structure. Situated over the converging point of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, the Fort Snelling presently functions as a living history museum. Many history-themed events, including youth programs, competitions and demonstrations, are held during the summer. 

Mill City Museum: The Mill City Museum housed in the former world’s largest flour mill located on the Mississippi River’s west bank offers great insight into the industrious past of Minneapolis. The museum provides an authentic mill experience with railroad cars, equipment and family-friendly hands-on exhibits demonstrating milling techniques. The baking lab at the museum offers cooking demonstrations as well.

Minneapolis is one of the breakout foodie cities in the Midwest and offers a host of robust cultural offerings to the visitors. Some of the top attractions ready to delight you in Minneapolis include Guthrie Theater, Minnehaha Park, Weisman Art Museum, Midtown Global Market, American Swedish Institute, Target Field and Minnesota Children's Museum.

Best Time to Fly to Minneapolis

The summer months from June to August are the best time for taking flights to Minneapolis. The temperatures hover around the highs of 80 F, and people can be seen enjoying outdoors venturing onto the lakes. This is also the peak tourism season in Minneapolis with many festivals taking place and farmers markets being hosted in large numbers. Another comfortable time to enjoy vacations in Minneapolis is during early fall when the weather is pleasant and the changing leaves present an awesome sight.

Getting Around in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is one of most walkable cities in the United States so getting around in the city is easier on foot. Taking to the Minneapolis Skyway, an enclosed heated walkways system, is the best way for accessing the dense areas of the town. Rental cars are a great option for venturing into the suburbs as well around the numerous lakes. You can also hire taxis for navigating in the downtown area.

Best Things to Do in Minneapolis

The artsiest and biggest town on the prairie Minneapolis offers it all – edgy theatres, ethnic eateries, rowdy rock clubs and swank art museums. The city has lots to offer to the quintessential tourists. Here are some of the top things to see and do during your Minneapolis vacation.

• Consider visiting the Chain of Lakes, situated 5 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The five water bodies – Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Brownie Lake and Cedar Lake – are great to visit in summer where you can see many live music and sporting events
• Visit Minneapolis during July-August to take part in the Minnesota Fringe Festival. The 11-day festival is held every year offering visual arts and live stage performance, including dance, theatre and performance art, storytelling, puppetry and more
• Indulge in some great shopping at the Mall of America, the largest mall in the USA. Situated 15 minutes drive from the downtown Minneapolis, the mall has more than 520 stores, an amusement park, bars, restaurants, and a 1.2-million gallon walk-through aquarium
• Enjoy spending time at the Great Minnesota Get Together State Fair held for 12 days every year in August and September. It’s a great place to have fun-filled times with crafts, concerts, midway rides, competitions, animal exhibits and food
• Take your kids to the Minnesota Zoo, located nearly 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis in the Apple Valley suburb. Your kids will be delighted to see nearly 5,000 animals in this 485-acre zoo. You can also entertain here at the Imax Theatre