Minneapolis to Anchorage Flights

Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

Airports in Anchorage

Explore the wilds of America's last frontier when you visit Anchorage, Alaska. Start your journey by searching for cheap flights to Anchorage on Orbitz.com. The search options on the site help you get exactly what you want at a fair price. The main airport for the Anchorage area is the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, located about five miles outside of downtown. Some of the airlines that regularly fly in to the airport are Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Condor, Korea Airlines and US Airways. No matter where you're flying from, finding low fares is a snap on Orbitz.com.

Transportation from the Airport

A free shuttle bus service takes passengers between terminals and to the car-rental facility. Shuttles to lodgings in Anchorage are available but must be booked ahead of time. The Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus runs from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., with stops at the airport and throughout the city. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the terminal to your hotel.

Weather in Anchorage

Because of its high latitude, summer days in Anchorage are extremely long. High temperatures during the summer months range from 55 to 65°F. During heat waves, the temperature may surge into the 80s. Winters are cold but not as cold as interior Alaska. Average temperatures during the winter are consistently below freezing, and annual snowfall is about 75 inches.

Things to Do in Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center both provide a chance to get close to some of the arctic's native creatures. Several mountain skiing areas and resorts are located a short distance from the city. Flights to Anchorage start out right when you book on Orbitz.com.