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

• Earliest: departs at 05:25 and lands at 08:36
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 23:11.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Tampa takes 3h 11m, covering 1,307 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.

Return flights from Minneapolis to Tampa range from £177 to £312, with an average of £231 over the past 12 months. Anything below £177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of £231. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £176 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with £234 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Tampa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Tampa 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.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £116, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Minneapolis to Tampa usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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.

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 Tampa route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 12% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Minneapolis to Tampa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £209 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £247 – a £39 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Tampa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 03m, compared to 5h 29m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 47m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Tampa Riverwalk and Tampa Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Tampa flights:

• 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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