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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 10:01
• Latest: departs at 22:17 and lands at 02:18.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

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

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Seattle takes 4h 01m, covering 1,395 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Minneapolis to Seattle range from £210 to £334, with an average of £270 over the past 12 months. Anything below £210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £270 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £200 return via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared with £271 for direct.

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

• Alaska Airlines: 90% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• Sun Country Air: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Seattle flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £191 to £1,302. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

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.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £156, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £46 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Minneapolis to Seattle usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Seattle route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Minneapolis to Seattle. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £243 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £275, a difference of £32.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Seattle. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 17m, compared to 8h 27m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 10h 21m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Seattle is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are The Westin Seattle, Seattle Center, and Seattle Marriott Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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