Traveling from Minneapolis to Cincinnati: what you need to know
Many exciting adventures kick off from Minneapolis's main airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati departing from this base.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is the major arrival point in Cincinnati.
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Minneapolis to Cincinnati flight.
Cincinnati is one hour ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 29 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is with Delta Air Lines at 21:53. Go for the first MSP to CVG departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 07:09 to maximize your time in Cincinnati.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Minneapolis to Cincinnati flight.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati
$59 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. Return flights start at $119. These prices can change depending on demand.
To snag cheap Minneapolis to Cincinnati flights, book your trip two months before your departure.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati, you can depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Get from MSP to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) in one seamless journey.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Minneapolis to Cincinnati plane tickets out of MSP. Get on board with any of these:
MSP is about 7 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati takes about 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 120 miles away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Grab a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and explore Cincinnati and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport about two weeks in advance of your Minneapolis to Cincinnati flight.
Best time to go to Cincinnati
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. July is the busiest month for a trip to Cincinnati. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Minneapolis to Cincinnati ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cincinnati to range from 61ºF to 90ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cincinnati
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cincinnati:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Art Museum and Fountain Square are top attractions which should be on every Cincinnati itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Cincinnati is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 250 miles north-west of Cincinnati, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for Columbus, roughly 100 miles north-east of Cincinnati. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among the biggest draws.
