Cheap Flights from MSP to PHX: When to Fly from Minneapolis to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSP to PHX are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 13th to October 7th
• October 22nd to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 MSP to PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $1133 for Thursday flights during mid May, or as low as $157 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $157 to $325 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $171. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $1133. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $962 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $212 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSP to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSP to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSP to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Minneapolis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays 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 $52 (20%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $198. Return trip prices are from the PHX to MSP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSP to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 17 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSP to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 13 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1275 miles or 2052 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSP to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSP to PHX flight is about 3 hour 17 minutes.

How many flights go between Minneapolis, MN and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 61 available flights from MSP to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSP to PHX tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 10% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for MSP about 12 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 9 minutes late
• Delta: 13 minutes late
• American: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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