$277 Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP) to Halifax (YHZ)

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.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport

If you're looking for cheap flights to Halifax, you can use Orbitz.com to find sales and low-cost airline tickets. The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located at 1 Bell Blvd. in Enfield, Nova Scotia. The airport sits approximately 20 miles from downtown Halifax. Eight airlines service the airport: Air Canada, Air Saint Pierre, Continental Airlines, Delta, Porter, US Airways and WestJet.

Transportation From the Airport

You can take a taxicab from the airport into Halifax for around $50. Bus service is also available at a cost of $3.25 per trip, making it the cheapest option. However, the buses tend to get crowded. If you need a rental car during your stay, you can reserve one using Orbitz.com. The website also has packages that include rental cars and flights. Purchasing the two services together saves you money.

Climate in Halifax

Summer is considered peak travel season in Halifax. The temperatures stay in the mid-70s, and there isn't much rain. Winter temperatures average in the mid-20s. It's cold but is not as harsh as winter in other areas of Canada. The spring and fall have temperatures that average in the mid-50s. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip during the spring or fall off-season, you'll save money.

Highlights and Attractions

Point Pleasant Park, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Citadel National Historic Site are popular attractions in Halifax. If you book your trip on Orbitz.com, you can do more than find cheap flights to Halifax; you can also purchase tickets to local attractions and make reservations for guided tours.