The cheapest times to fly from MLI to MOT are
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 7th to June 10th
- July 23rd to September 23rd
- October 15th to November 11th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MLI to MOT is mid August. Prices can be as high as $644 for Monday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $333 for Wednesday flights around mid August.
When to Fly to Minot
Flying from Moline, IL (MLI) to Minot, ND (MOT) will usually cost between $343 to $544 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid August with an average ticket price of $368. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $539. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $171 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $465 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MLI to MOT flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MLI to MOT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the MLI to MOT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Moline. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.41, which is a bit above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Mondays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $109 (22%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $398. Return trip prices are from the MOT to MLI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from MLI to MOT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 15 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MLI to MOT while comparing.
- 106 miles (171 km) away from MOT
- Usually 16.45% less expensive than MOT
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking MLI to MOT
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MLI to MOT — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $460
- Average savings: $6 (1.18%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from MLI to MOT? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Minot International Airport to Quad City International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 706 miles or 1136 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from MLI to MOT?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop MLI to MOT flight is about 2 hour 15 minutes.
How many flights go between Moline, IL and Minot, ND?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 21 available flights from MLI to MOT.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | MLI |
Origination airport name | Quad City International Airport |
City | Moline, IL |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 41.4 |
Longitude | -90.5 |
Return Airport
Destination code | MOT |
Destination airport name | Minot International Airport |
City | Minot, ND |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 48.3 |
Longitude | -101.3 |
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