Minneapolis to Key West 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.

Key West International Airport

With warm weather, amazing views, and dozens of outdoor activities, Key West is a popular vacation spot. Looking for cheap flights to Key West doesn't have to be stressful. Orbitz.com offers discounts on flights to the island from many locations. Key West International Airport is the only airport in this area. Several major airlines operate out of the airport, including Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Eagle and US Airways Express.

Getting to Downtown

Since the airport is only two miles from downtown, you can get to almost any downtown spot within 10 to 20 minutes. Many travelers rent a car from one of the companies operating out of the airport, such as Thrifty, Enterprise or Budget. You can also take the Keys Shuttle, which is a large bus that makes stops at the airport throughout the day and drops off passengers at multiple spots around Key West.

Key West Weather

The late spring through late fall is the rainy season in Key West, and the area has more than 50 rainy days throughout this season. Temperatures during the summer can easily reach the high 80s or low 90s, while winter temperatures typically range from the mid 60s to low 70s. When you book your air ticket, make sure that you plan ahead for wet weather.

Festivals and Events

Top local events include Bike Week, Fantasy Fest, Key West Race Week, Hemingway Days Festival, and Key West Songwriters Festival. With Orbitz.com, you can get deals on your hotel room, rental car and on cheap flights to Key West. No matter when you visit, you can make your travel arrangements quickly.