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Among airlines operating Portland to Minneapolis 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.

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

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Sun Country Air

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

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
• Alaska Airlines: 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.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 358 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to C$ 508 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 139 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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Portland to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 565, a difference of C$ 106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Minneapolis flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field, and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 3:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:19 am.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 42% above the route average of C$ 504. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Portland to Minneapolis takes 3h 20m, covering 3,682 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 400 to C$ 1,669. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 240, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 02m, compared with 7h 29m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Portland to Minneapolis range from C$ 389 to C$ 645, with an average of C$ 504 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 389 counts as a good deal.

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

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• 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.