Flights Minneapolis → Houston
As of November 2026, economy flights from Minneapolis to Houston have a typical range USD 413–1579, median USD 464. Full range across all 572 offers: USD 263–2584. We analyzed 572 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Minneapolis → Houston
Based on 572 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Minneapolis → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 90 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 80 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
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 Minneapolis to Houston cost?
Based on 572 offers · November 2026
Minneapolis to Houston flights ranged from USD 263 to USD 2584 across 572 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 572 offers.
These 572 offers (November 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 428 and USD 534
What hidden fees do Minneapolis to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Minneapolis to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 572 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 50 | 4% |
| UA | 52 | 5% |
| AA | 60 | 13% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest | 90 | 22% |
Southwest: base ~USD 324 + fees USD 90 = ~USD 414 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 1333 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 1383 total.
Southwest's USD 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 1009 base difference shrinks to USD 969 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 Minneapolis to Houston?
6 airlines flew Minneapolis to Houston 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 263–299 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 | 16 | 263–299 | 279 | n/a |
 Southwest | 3 | 414–418 | 414 | 90 (22%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 360 | 428–534 | 458 | 0 (0%) |
 American Airlines | 15 | 408–478 | 478 | 60 (13%) |
 United Airlines | 84 | 379–2076 | 527 | 52 (10%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 94 | 407–2117 | 1383 | 50 (4%) |
Where do the best Minneapolis → Houston 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: Minneapolis to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Minneapolis–Houston cost 2.1x more than budget airlines (USD 796 vs USD 384 median; overall median USD 464).
- Southwest charges 1.8x more in ancillary fees than DL — USD 90 vs USD 50 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 844 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 279. 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 Minneapolis to Houston cost?
- Based on 572 offers analyzed, Minneapolis to Houston flights range from USD 263 to USD 2584, with a median price of USD 464. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Minneapolis to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 18 to the base fare on Minneapolis to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Minneapolis to Houston including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Minneapolis to Houston at USD 279 (median across 16 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Minneapolis–Houston 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 279. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Minneapolis to Houston routes?
- Minneapolis to Houston has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 263 to USD 2584 across 572 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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