Flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul to Sydney

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.

J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport

J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is located about six miles northeast of Sydney, Nova Scotia, in the community of Reserve Mines. The airport has two regularly scheduled airlines for passengers: Air Jazz and Air St. Pierre. There are also several charter services. Orbitz.com can help in arranging connecting flights to Sydney from any point of origin. Its travel planner allows you to view all flights into Sydney at the same time, so you are able to choose the low fares that you need. WestJet Airlines and Air Canada Express offer flights between Sydney and Toronto from May to October of each year.

Transportation From the Airport

A taxi service from the airport to Sydney is available by using City Wide Taxi. Fares are metered and vary based on your destination. Avis and Budget car rental companies are located in the airport, and you book them at the same time as you book your trip with Orbitz.com.

Weather in Sydney

Sydney has temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit in the summer months. The temperatures average from the mid-teens to the mid-30s in winter. Sydney only has about two hours of sunshine in December, so the winter months are not the best time to visit the area. There are over fifteen hours of daylight in the summer, so it is the preferred season for travelers.

Things to Do in Sydney

Sydney is known for its annual Celtic Colors Festival where Celtic music is played, and people can celebrate Celtic music and culture. If you visit in October, be sure to catch a few of the shows. You can also explore the town's Scottish roots in the Highland Village where costumed actors bring the period dwellings to life. You can relax with a walk on the waterfront or gamble to your heart's content at casino Nova Scotia. Let Orbitz.com assist you with finding flights to Sydney and save you money, so you will be able to enjoy all the sights this historic city has to offer.