Cheapest airport near Minneapolis
1 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of Minneapolis. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP — Minneapolis-St Paul Intl | 8.4 mi / 12m | $1 | $14 | Large hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Chicago → Minneapolis (MDW→MSP)Dallas → Minneapolis (DAL→MSP)Minneapolis → New York (MSP→LGA)Los Angeles → Minneapolis (LAX→MSP)Minneapolis → St. Louis (MSP→STL)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.