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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Denver flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Denver. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Denver usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Denver.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £152 return, compared with £159 via a stopover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Denver most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 43% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Minneapolis to Denver route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £132 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £172, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Minneapolis to Denver route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Denver flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, and Coors Field. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 07:44
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 00:44.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £152. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Denver takes 2h 14m, covering 679 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £63, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Minneapolis to Denver flights are:

• Frontier: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Delta: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 39m, compared to 18h 31m via Orlando (MCO).

Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• NU Car
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Minneapolis to Denver range from £104 to £205, with an average of £152 over the past 12 months. Anything below £104 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Denver flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.