Cheap flights from Columbus to Minneapolis from $78

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis from Columbus, with most prices found around $67. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Minneapolis from Columbus during November instead. Flights to Minneapolis in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $69.

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus to Minneapolis is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $410. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Minneapolis on Monday is $558.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Minneapolis is in the afternoon. Flights from Columbus to Minneapolis during this time can be as low as $254. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $531. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Columbus to Minneapolis St Paul for the best Columbus - Minneapolis St Paul flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Minneapolis from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Minneapolis for around $427 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Minneapolis from Columbus for as low as $233 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to Minneapolis flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Sun Country Air is the most popular carrier operating from Columbus to Minneapolis St Paul

Delta, Sun Country Air and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Minneapolis from Columbus according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Minneapolis. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Minneapolis on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, 13 flights take off from Columbus and land in Minneapolis each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 44% of daily flights taking off at noon.

As of May 2026, 97 flights take off from Columbus and land in Minneapolis each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.