{ "response": { "Key": "LAS-MSP", "orig": { "code": "LAS", "type": "airport", "city": "Las Vegas", "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada", "airport": "Harry Reid Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MSP", "type": "airport", "city": "Minneapolis", "fullCity": "Minneapolis, Minnesota", "airport": "Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "The nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Minneapolis is about 1,300 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. The return leg is slightly longer at 3 hours and 25 minutes due to prevailing headwinds. Delta and Southwest both operate daily service on this route.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Yes, Delta and Southwest both fly nonstop from Las Vegas to Minneapolis daily. Together they operate around 134 weekly flights, with Delta offering the most frequency at 108 flights per week and Southwest adding another 26. The flight takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Minneapolis?", "answer": "Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center. Light rail (METRO Blue Line) is the fastest and most-used option, reaching downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes for a low fare. Taxis are available with an average fare of $39–$49 to downtown Minneapolis. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, public buses, and rental cars are also readily available. Taxis and ride shares provide door-to-door convenience but are slower in traffic and cost more than the train.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://mspairport.com/directions/ground-transportation/taxi-service", "title": "Taxi Service | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/de/und-abreise/fortbewegung-vor-ort", "title": "Fortbewegung vor Ort | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/hi/node/1001", "title": "Visiting the Area | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/directions/ground-transportation/light-rail-transit", "title": "Light Rail Transit | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis average around $198 in early November, the cheapest stretch of the year on this route. The cheapest months overall are November at $205, January at $206, and October at $210. The most expensive period is late March, when average fares climb to about $257.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "For flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis, the best time to book is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $171. The cheapest individual day to purchase is about 40 days out at $170, while booking far in advance (175 days) runs about $262. During summer and holiday periods, when demand peaks, booking a bit earlier within that 4-6 week window is wise since prices tend to rise closer to departure.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. Connecting red-eye itineraries are available, with the overnight leg departing Las Vegas between 11:00 PM and 11:55 PM and arriving at the connecting hub in the early hours (e.g., LAS→ORD on United arriving at 5:25 AM, LAS→BWI on Southwest arriving at 6:30 AM, or LAS→ATL on Frontier arriving at 6:59 AM), followed by a layover and a short onward flight to MSP.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Delta and Southwest operate nonstop from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. Delta offers around 108 weekly flights with a median fare of approximately $438, while Southwest runs about 26 weekly flights with a median fare near $338.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Las Vegas and Minneapolis?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Denver and Salt Lake City, which offer efficient connections and keep total travel time competitive on this domestic route." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Delta leads this route with 87.2% of arrivals landing within 15 minutes of schedule and a 0.4% cancellation rate, making it the most reliable option between Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Southwest follows at 69.8% on-time arrivals with a 0.0% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Late May through early October offers pleasant, mild temperatures and outdoor events without the bitter cold of winter." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Minneapolis?", "answer": "Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Minneapolis. It is located about 10 miles from downtown and is a major hub for Delta Air Lines." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Las Vegas, you can reach Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) by taxi, ride‑share like Uber or Lyft, shuttle buses, public RTC Transit buses, or driving yourself and parking at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Taxis and ride‑shares are the fastest and most popular options, with pick‑up areas clearly marked outside baggage claim and in the parking garages. Public buses and shuttles are cheaper but slower, while driving offers convenient on‑site parking at both terminals. The airport is only about five miles from downtown, so the trip is quick regardless of method.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://harryreidairport.com/all-options-to-and-from", "title": "All options to & from Harry Reid | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/map", "title": "Airport Maps | Harry Reid International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=LAS&p=1", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Las_Vegas", "title": "Transportation in Las Vegas", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-03T02:10:08Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Minneapolis airport?", "answer": "Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has an on-site hotel directly connected to Terminal 1: the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. The 12-story hotel offers 291 rooms, a skybridge with direct access into Terminal 1 near Gate C25, and its own TSA security checkpoint available daily from 5 to 10 a.m. for travelers with carry-on luggage. A complimentary 24-hour shuttle serves both terminals, and guests arriving from Terminal 2 should call the hotel for instructions.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/airport/site-hotel", "title": "On-site Hotel | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/kr/ko/minneapolis/mspha/hoteldetail", "title": "파크 앤 플라이 럭셔리 호텔 미니애폴리스 | 인터컨티넨탈 미네아폴리스 - 세인트 폴 공항", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/jp/ja/minneapolis/mspha/hoteldetail", "title": "パークフライ ラグジュアリー ホテル ミネアポリス | インターコンチネンタル ミネアポリス - セントポールエアポート", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/eat-shop-relax", "title": "Eat, Shop, Relax | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/hi/node/5020", "title": "Night Auditor | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport?", "answer": "Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers quiet seating areas inside the secure area of Terminal 1 on the Mezzanine Level overlooking the Airport Mall, suitable for reading, resting, meditation or prayer. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout both terminals. Currency exchange offices are available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/service-amenities", "title": "Service Amenities | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/terminal-information", "title": "Terminal Information | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/eat-shop-relax", "title": "Eat, Shop, Relax | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/index.php/zh-hans/jichangfuwu", "title": "机场服务 | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/zh-hans/jichangfuwu/hangzhanlouxinxi", "title": "航站楼信息 | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Las Vegas and Minneapolis airports?", "answer": "At Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, free wheelchair service is provided by Prospect, G2 Secure Staff, and Maximus Global Services — arrange it in advance through your airline or call 702-261-PUSH (7874) once at the airport. The airport also offers the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, Aira visual-assistance and ASL apps, MagnusCards for travelers with autism or cognitive needs, gender-neutral family care restrooms, and 24/7 visual paging. At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, travelers can use the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, free practice runs through the Navigating MSP Program, Travelers Assistance volunteers offering sign-language interpreting and meet-and-assist help, and accessible ground transportation and parking. To ensure a smooth journey on the Las Vegas–Minneapolis route, contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure to arrange wheelchair service, oxygen, or other mobility assistance at either airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/special-assistance", "title": "Special Assistance | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://harryreidairport.com/contact", "title": "Contact | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/airport-services", "title": "Airport Services | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://harryreidairport.com/dine-shop-and-more", "title": "Shop, Dine & More | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/accessibility-archive", "title": "Accessibility | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/zh-hans/jichangfuwu/wuzhangaisheshi", "title": "无障碍设施 | MSP Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://mspairport.com/airport/service-amenities/assistance-and-information", "title": "Assistance and Information | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.mspairport.com/traveling-soon", "title": "Tips for Your Trip | MSP Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mspairport.com/sites/default/files/favicon/msp/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis-St._Paul_International_Airport", "title": "Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-13T16:57:34Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Delta Air Lines uses Boeing 737 family aircraft, Boeing 737-900, and Airbus A321 on flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. Southwest Airlines operates Boeing 737 family and Boeing 737-700 aircraft on this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Nonstop service between Las Vegas and Minneapolis is operated by Delta, a SkyTeam member, and Southwest, which belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances like Star Alliance and oneworld can serve the route through one-stop connections (for example, United via Denver or American via Dallas/Fort Worth), but no nonstop flights are operated by their member carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Las Vegas?", "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport offers several lounge options when departing from Las Vegas. The Club LAS has locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, both with pre-booking available. A Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is also located in Terminal 1. Additionally, Capital One, American Express, and United Club lounges are available in the D Gates.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/airport-services", "title": "Airport Services | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/las-vegas-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Las Vegas (LAS) Intl. Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "favicon": "https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-applications/dlhome/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Since Las Vegas to Minneapolis is a domestic route, standard international baggage rules do not apply. Most U.S. airlines charge for checked bags in economy, with basic economy often excluding a full-size carry-on unless you have elite status or the airline's credit card. Always check your specific airline's policy for the most accurate allowance." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?", "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis typically offer Economy, extra‑legroom Economy, and domestic First Class with recliner seats. Flat‑bed Business class is not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not." } } } }