Flights Austin → Minneapolis
As of August 2026, economy flights from Austin to Minneapolis have a typical range USD 307–756, median USD 408. Full range across all 273 offers: USD 257–1465. We analyzed 273 offers from 12 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Austin → Minneapolis
Based on 273 offers · August 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Austin → Minneapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · August 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 90 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 90 | — |
| AS | — | USD 35 | — |
| VB | — | USD 400 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Austin to Minneapolis cost?
Based on 273 offers · August 2026
Austin to Minneapolis flights ranged from USD 257 to USD 1465 across 273 offers analyzed in August 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 273 offers.
These 273 offers (August 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 332 and USD 537
What hidden fees do Austin to Minneapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Austin to Minneapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 273 offers analyzed in August 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 168 | 40% |
| UA | 61 | 18% |
| AA | 103 | 27% |
| WN | 78 | 18% |
| B6 | 15 | 3% |
| DL | 100 | 16% |
| AS | 142 | 20% |
| VB | 550 | 45% |
Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 274 + fees USD 168 = ~USD 442 total. B6: base ~USD 534 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 549 total.
Frontier Airlines's USD 168 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 260 base difference shrinks to USD 107 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Austin to Minneapolis?
12 airlines flew Austin to Minneapolis in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 258–298 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 4 | 258–298 | 278 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 31 | 306–462 | 307 | 61 (20%) |
 United | 18 | 307–348 | 322 | n/a |
 Southwest | 18 | 326–365 | 351 | n/a |
 American | 9 | 317–362 | 352 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 27 | 306–473 | 366 | 103 (28%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 51 | 316–469 | 442 | 168 (38%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 22 | 314–536 | 458 | 78 (17%) |
 B6 | 45 | 364–898 | 549 | 15 (3%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 28 | 527–889 | 582 | 100 (17%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 13 | 659–766 | 735 | 142 (19%) |
 VivaAerobus | 7 | 1034–1460 | 1137 | 550 (48%) |
Where do the best Austin → Minneapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Austin to Minneapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on Austin–Minneapolis cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 543 vs USD 416 median; overall median USD 408).
- VB charges 35.6x more in ancillary fees than B6 — USD 550 vs USD 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 429 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 306. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Austin to Minneapolis cost?
- Based on 273 offers analyzed, Austin to Minneapolis flights range from USD 257 to USD 1465, with a median price of USD 408. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Austin to Minneapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 108 to the base fare on Austin to Minneapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Austin to Minneapolis including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Austin to Minneapolis at USD 278 (median across 4 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Austin–Minneapolis flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 306. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Austin to Minneapolis routes?
- Austin to Minneapolis has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 257 to USD 1465 across 273 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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