Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to IAD start at 06:14 — the earliest with Sun Country Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:10 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 49 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MSP to IAD flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, so jetting off to Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Sun Country Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for MSP to IAD flights, with 81.82% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and IAD:
General Mitchell International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
₹ 8,434 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 16,842. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to IAD, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that depart Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Washington DC in January.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to IAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
