Cheap Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
DTW - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
DTW - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
DTW - MSP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-14
DTW - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
DTW - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
DTW - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $31.2
Detroit to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
527 mi
848 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - Minneapolis · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Grand Rapids - Minneapolis · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Fort Wayne - Minneapolis · Fort Wayne is 128 mi from Detroit
Flights Columbus - Minneapolis · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights South Bend - Minneapolis · South Bend is 156 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 16,500 Pts + $14.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 37,500 Pts + $20.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - MSP
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - MSP
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DTW - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Minneapolis.
Detroit and Minneapolis are about 527 miles (848 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 527-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m 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 Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). 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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