Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSP and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, $459 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $804. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSP to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that take off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near AKL:
Follow your own route with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and chase adventure across Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Auckland. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 59ºF and 75ºF. Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 48ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap tickets from MSP to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've seen Auckland. Around 310 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Manukau City, roughly 11 miles south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are among its highlights.
