Minneapolis to Phoenix Flights

Phoenix, Arizona, is a popular business and pleasure travel destination. The city's warm weather makes it ideal for outdoor activities, and it is full of cultural and historical attractions. You can find low-cost flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix, as well as sales on rental cars and hotels, with Orbitz.com.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport serves 30 international and domestic airlines. American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and US Airways, among other airlines, fly from this airport to Phoenix. You can drive the 12 miles or so from downtown Minneapolis to the airport and park your car in one of the covered long-term parking facilities adjacent to the passenger terminals. You can also park at the low-cost MSP Value Parking facility and take the free shuttle bus to your departure terminal. The Metro light rail transit stops at each of the airport departure terminals. Light rail fares are $2.25 during rush hour and $1.75 at all other times, and there are also city buses that stop only at Terminal 1. Terminal 1 is known as Lindbergh and Terminal 2 is known as Humphrey, and taxi rides to either terminal from downtown Minneapolis cost $38 to $49, depending on traffic and the exact distance traveled.

Both terminals offer dining options that include fast food, salads, baked goods and coffee. You will find Subway, Taco Bell and other national fast food chains, as well as local snack bars and full-service restaurants. There is a shopping mall in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for your added enjoyment and convenience before your flight departs.

About Phoenix

Phoenix is the sixth-largest city in the United States, and it personifies the Western ideal of wide-open spaces while offering the amenities of a major American city. It is located near the Grand Canyon and features many of its own natural attractions. Your trip to Phoenix begins at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Your Phoenix Experience

You can obtain a rental car at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, or you can catch the free PHX airport shuttle that connects with the Metro light rail system. Many downtown hotels are easy to reach from nearby light rail system stations. The Route 13 city bus stops at the airport, and the PHX airport shuttle also connects to the 1, 3 and 44 city bus routes at 44th Street and Washington. Taxis are available from the airport, as are private shuttles, limousines, buses and shuttles to suburban areas and towns outside Phoenix.

The climate of Phoenix is hot and dry. The hottest months are June, July and August, when the temperature often goes above 100ºF during the day and dips to between 68º and 75º at night. The coolest months of the year in Phoenix are December and January, with highs in the mid-60s and lows of only about 40. Rainfall rarely exceeds 1 inch at any time of year, but in July there are usually only 0.1 inches of rain.

Phoenix is a city for lovers of the great outdoors. Piestewa Peak is one popular option for hiking, and South Mountain Park offers hiking trails that are known for their beautiful views. South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the world, and it also offers horseback riding trails. The Phoenix Art Museum and the Phoenix Children's Museum are two of the many museums that are worth a visit, and the Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park is a great way to experience the beauty of desert plant species.

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