The cheapest times to fly from MSP to SUX are
- January 1st to February 25th
- July 16th to November 18th (except the week of July 23rd)
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 SUX is early August. Prices can be as high as $1215 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $460 for Wednesday flights around early August.
When to Fly to Sioux City
Flying from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Sioux City, IA (SUX) will usually cost between $492 to $643 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early August with an average ticket price of $528. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $662. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $134 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $563 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSP to SUX flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSP to SUX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the MSP to SUX flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Minneapolis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.5, which is above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $121 (19%) 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 $508. Return trip prices are from the SUX to MSP 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 MSP to SUX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 24 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 MSP to SUX while comparing.
- 83 miles (134 km) away from SUX
- Usually 68.21% less expensive than SUX
- Nonstop flights available
- 80 miles (129 km) away from SUX
- Usually 56.66% less expensive than SUX
- Nonstop flights available
- 109 miles (175 km) away from SUX
- Usually 54.00% less expensive than SUX
- Nonstop flights available
Flight Hacking MSP to SUX
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 MSP to SUX — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $499
- Average savings: $64 (11.37%)
- Price for both tickets: $503
- Average savings: $60 (10.66%)
- Price for both tickets: $531
- Average savings: $32 (5.68%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from MSP to SUX? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 233 miles or 375 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from MSP to SUX?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSP to SUX flight is about 1 hour 24 minutes.
How many flights go between Minneapolis, MN and Sioux City, IA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 32 available flights from MSP to SUX.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | MSP |
Origination airport name | Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport |
City | Minneapolis, MN |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 44.9 |
Longitude | -93.2 |
Return Airport
Destination code | SUX |
Destination airport name | Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field Airport |
City | Sioux City, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.4 |
Longitude | -96.4 |
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