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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 8:36 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Tampa.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Tampa takes 3h 11m, covering 3,384 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from C$ 327 to C$ 578, with an average of C$ 428 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 327 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 428. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 325 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 432 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 39–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 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 Tampa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, 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$ 291 to C$ 2,605. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue

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 Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 190, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Tampa route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 12% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Minneapolis to Tampa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 386 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 457 – a C$ 71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Tampa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 03m, compared with 5h 29m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 47m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center, and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Tampa flights:

• Delta: 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:

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

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