Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP) to Erie (ERI)

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.

Erie International Airport

Orbitz.com searches hundreds of flight options to find you cheap flights to Erie. The Erie International Airport is located on West 12th Street, approximately seven miles from the center of Erie. Three major airlines service the airport-United, Delta and US Airways. The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to see if there are any sales on airline tickets. It displays all available options, so you can find a low cost ticket that fits your budget.

Transportation From the Airport

The Erie Yellow Cab company services the airport. It takes passengers from the airport to the downtown Erie area for a flat fee of $17. Buses also run from the airport to downtown Erie numerous times a day. If you'd rather have access to a vehicle during your stay, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car. The airport houses five car rental companies in the terminal building. This makes it easy to pick up your vehicle as soon as your plane lands.

Climate in Erie

Erie is the sixth snowiest place in the United States, which makes it ideal for people who love outdoor winter sports. Temperatures in the winter range from the low 20s to the low 30s. Summer temperatures range from the high 50s to the high 70s, with July and August being the hottest months. You can save money by using Orbitz.com to plan your trip during the area's off-peak travel season-spring and fall.

Highlights and Attractions

Waldameer Park & Water World, the Presque Isle Downs and Casino and various ski resorts are popular attractions in Erie. The Orbitz.com website does more than find you cheap flights to Erie; you can use the website to plan your entire vacation itinerary.