Flying from Minneapolis to Paris: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Paris jetting off from here.
Paris has a range of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average length of a direct Minneapolis to Paris flight is 8 hours 20 minutes.
Paris is six hours ahead of Minneapolis and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are nine flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Minneapolis to Paris is with Air France at 19:40. Choose the first MSP to CDG departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 15:40 to make the most of your arrival in Paris.
To ensure you catch your Minneapolis to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Paris
P15,072 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Paris. A return flight starts from P38,875. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap Minneapolis to Paris flights, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis to Paris departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Start your trip at MSP and land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct Minneapolis to Paris plane tickets from MSP.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Minneapolis to Paris flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 23 kilometers. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Minneapolis to Paris has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Minneapolis to Paris, rest your head at a hotel near ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Minneapolis to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is about 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can take you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay at a hotel near BVA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late Minneapolis to Paris flight or just want an easier arrival, these stays bring comfort closer to you:
Start your trip without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks ahead of your flight from Minneapolis to Paris is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from BVA. You're more likely to land a better deal or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Paris. June is the busiest month to visit Paris. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Minneapolis to Paris ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Paris around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Paris, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.