Minneapolis to Las Vegas Flights

Minneapolis?Saint Paul International Airport

CheapTickets makes it easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to any destination you choose. You don't need a travel planner to help you find tickets that fit your budget; CheapTickets makes it easy for you to find tickets for a good price. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located at 7150 Humphrey Drive, approximately ten miles from downtown Minneapolis. The airport is the largest airport in the five-state upper Midwest region, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa. It features two terminals that are serviced by 13 airlines, including Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.

Airport Parking Options

The airport offers two options for long-term parking: covered general parking and MSP Value Parking. The general parking garage, which costs $22 per day, has four ramps reserved for long-term parking. The garage is connected to Terminal 1 via skyway and underground tram. The MSP Value Parking is cheaper, with rates of $16 per day. It's connected to Terminal 2 via enclosed walkways on Level 2 and to Terminal 1 via the Light Rail Transit System. There is no charge for passengers using the light rail to navigate between the terminals and the parking garage.

Transportation to the Airport

You can take the public bus or the light rail from downtown Minneapolis to the airport for $1.75 or $2.25 during rush hours-Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. City bus route 54 goes to the airport and stops in front of Terminal 1. Taxicabs transport passengers from downtown to Terminal 1's Tram Level and the Ground Transport Center at Terminal 2. Cab fare from downtown Minneapolis to the airport costs between $38 and $49.

Airport Dining Options

If you want to get something to eat before your flight, the airport has a wide selection of dining options available. Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Charley's Philly Grill and Chili's Too are some of the options in the Airport Mall, which is located in Terminal 1. Terminal 2 features Fletcher's Wharf, Grandaddy's Bar and Dunn Bros Coffee. There are numerous other dining options in each of the 11 concourse levels. CheapTickets finds flights from Minneapolis within minutes and also helps you reserve a hotel room, book a rental car and plan your itinerary.

Traveling to Fabulous Las Vegas

When you're looking for flights to Las Vegas, don't gamble on finding tickets through airline websites. CheapTickets can help you find tickets at bargain prices. Las Vegas is served by McCarron International Airport, located 5 miles south of downtown on Wayne Newton Boulevard. Thirty-six airlines currently serve the airport, including American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. The airport ranks 22nd in the world for passenger traffic, serving approximately 40 million passengers every year.

Getting around Las Vegas

Taxi cab service at the airport is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority. Over 10 companies currently provide taxi transport from McCarran International Airport, with prices starting at $1.80 for all fares originating from the airport. Be advised that some taxis will not accept credit card payments. Four limousine companies are available outside the terminal baggage claim for walk-up service. Many of the hotels located along the Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) will provide transportation for about $7. There is also a public bus stop located outside of Terminal 1. If you choose to rent a car, look to CheapTickets for great deals. McCarran International Airport operates its own blue and white shuttles that transport passengers from the baggage claim area to the rental center. Car rental shuttles depart every five minutes.

Weather in Las Vegas

Las Vegas experiences desert heat in the summer and mild to cool temperatures in the winter. Average highs in July can reach 104�F, so pack your shorts and swimsuits. Average temperatures in January range from lows of 38�F to highs of 58�, making layered clothing a good idea.

Things to Do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers something for everyone. If marriage is on your mind, take your intended to the Graceland Wedding Chapel, and Elvis will attend the affair. Among the many shows, Cirque Du Soleil's tribute to the Beatles, Love, ranks at the top. Nature lovers can stroll through the Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio hotel or view the shark tank behind the customer service desk at the Mirage. Of course, there are thousands of slot machines, gaming tables and card games throughout the city. Don't roll the dice on your next vacation; research flights to Las Vegas with CheapTickets.