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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 11:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 2:11 am.

The flight takes about 3h 51m.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Portland takes 3h 51m, covering 3,682 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Portland range from C$ 392 to C$ 631, with an average of C$ 504 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 392 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the C$ 504 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 316 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to C$ 511 for direct.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Minneapolis to Portland flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• Sun Country Air: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Portland flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 362 to C$ 2,170. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Portland flights:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Portland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 318.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

Flights from Minneapolis to Portland usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Minneapolis to Portland route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Minneapolis to Portland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 487 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 536, a difference of C$ 49.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Portland. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 41m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Portland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Providence Park, and Delta Park. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Portland flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options including short-term, valet, and long-term parking. Disabled parking is also available in all parking garages and is available. You can opt to book parking in advance or pay at the parking garage. Depending on the option you choose, you can expect to pay around $5.00 -$26.00.

The airport has ensured comfort to families traveling with small children. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offers Lactation Centers and Nursing Mothers Rooms. Lactation centers are fitted with changing table deep sinks for bathing, comfortable seating, and power outlets. These can be found in T1, Gate C13, and airside. The Mothers Rooms are located at the entrance of Concourse E and C in T1. The airport also offers an aviation-themed children’s play area at Terminal 1, Concourse C near C12 Gates, and the Baggage Claim, and Concourse H at T2.

MSP Airport offers luggage storage at the Lindbergh Terminal. The units feature lockers that can accommodate all sizes of bags. They are also equipped with finger technology for security purposes. The storage rate averages around $4.00-$12.00 per day. The maximum storage time is 48 hours.

PDX Airport has an on-airport rental car pick-up and drop-off location on Level 1 of the short-term parking garage. There are over 10 car rental companies operating at the airport.