Cheap Flights from Houston to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Houston to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 14,000–16,500 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 Houston to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-12-20
IAH - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 14,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-20
IAH - MSP
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.5
2026-12-21
IAH - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-23
IAH - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 16,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
IAH - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 16,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
IAH - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 16,500 Pts + $5.6
Houston to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
1,036 mi
1,667 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Austin - Minneapolis · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Waco - Minneapolis · Waco is 159 mi from Houston
Flights Tyler - Minneapolis · Tyler is 164 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Wassau · Wassau is 174 mi from Minneapolis
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
IAH - MSP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 29,000 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 Houston 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 Houston to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Minneapolis.
Houston and Minneapolis are about 1,036 miles (1,667 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,036-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). 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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