Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cincinnati to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-13
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
CVG - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Cincinnati to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
596 mi
959 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Louisville - Minneapolis · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Indianapolis - Minneapolis · Indianapolis is 98 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Columbus - Minneapolis · Columbus is 115 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Fort Wayne - Minneapolis · Fort Wayne is 136 mi from Cincinnati
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
CVG - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
CVG - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
CVG - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
CVG - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
CVG - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 37,500 Pts + $14.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
CVG - MSP
Business | Non stop | 5 left
From 21,000 Pts + $18.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
Bloomington, MN (USA)
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to Minneapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.
Cincinnati and Minneapolis are about 596 miles (959 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 596-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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