Flights Detroit → Minneapolis
As of October 2026, economy flights from Detroit to Minneapolis have a typical range USD 399–1176, median USD 561. Full range across all 105 offers: USD 215–2784. We found 46% of 105 offers from budget carriers (around USD 470) and 54% from full-service carriers (around USD 562).
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Best offers by airline: Detroit → Minneapolis
Based on 105 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Detroit → Minneapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Sun Country Airlines | — | — | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
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 Detroit to Minneapolis cost?
Based on 105 offers · October 2026
Detroit to Minneapolis flights ranged from USD 215 to USD 2784 across 105 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 600 and premium fares around 1114 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 105 offers.
These 105 offers (October 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 450 and USD 649
What hidden fees do Detroit to Minneapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Detroit to Minneapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 105 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 4% |
| SY | 15 | 7% |
| WN | 23 | 5% |
| Southwest | 45 | 10% |
| UA | 46 | 7% |
| AA | 46 | 6% |
| DL | 28 | 2% |
| AS | 10 | 1% |
United Airlines: base ~USD 516 + fees USD 46 = ~USD 562 total. Alaska Airlines: base ~USD 1052 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 1062 total.
United Airlines's USD 46 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Alaska Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 536 base difference shrinks to USD 500 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 Detroit to Minneapolis?
9 airlines flew Detroit to Minneapolis in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 219 | 15 (7%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 6 | 218–350 | 221 | 10 (5%) |
 Frontier | 3 | 221–285 | 221 | n/a |
 Southwest | 4 | 445–451 | 448 | 45 (10%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 34 | 399–519 | 470 | 23 (5%) |
 United Airlines | 14 | 548–932 | 562 | 46 (8%) |
 American Airlines | 23 | 640–1122 | 648 | 46 (7%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 1 | — | 1062 | 10 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 19 | 638–2373 | 1071 | 28 (3%) |
Where do the best Detroit → Minneapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency 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: Detroit to Minneapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on Detroit–Minneapolis cost 2.1x more than budget airlines (USD 712 vs USD 340 median; overall median USD 561).
- UA charges 4.6x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 46 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 286 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 445. 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 Detroit to Minneapolis cost?
- Based on 105 offers analyzed, Detroit to Minneapolis flights range from USD 215 to USD 2784, with a median price of USD 561. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Detroit to Minneapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 32 to the base fare on Detroit to Minneapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Detroit to Minneapolis including all fees?
- Sun Country Airlines has the lowest median fare on Detroit to Minneapolis at USD 219 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Detroit–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 445. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Detroit to Minneapolis routes?
- Detroit to Minneapolis has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 215 to USD 2784 across 105 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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