Minneapolis to New York 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.

New York City Airports

If you're looking for cheap tickets to New York, let CheapTickets find you an air ticket that fits your budget. The New York metropolitan area has three airports: Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. LaGuardia is located 6.5 miles from Manhattan, on Ditmars Boulevard; JFK International Airport is located 20 miles from Manhattan, on JFK Access Road and Newark is located 16 miles from Manhattan, on Brewster Road in Newark, New Jersey. Numerous airlines service the three airports, including Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxicabs service all three airports and can take you to any destination in New York City for between $30 and $50. The cost of cab fare depends on which airport you're coming from and where you're going. If you're flying into LaGuardia or JFK, you can take the NYC Airporter into the city. NYC Airporter tickets from JFK cost $15.75, and tickets from LaGuardia cost $12.75. If you want access to your own vehicle, you can reserve a rental car using the CheapTickets website.

Weather in New York

During the summer, the average temperatures range from the low 60s to the mid-80s. During the winter months, the average temperatures range from the mid-20s to the low 40s. If you visit New York City in the winter, you can expect to find snow on the ground; the city averages approximately 28 inches of snow per year. However, the most precipitation occurs from April to June during the city's rainy season.

Highlights and Attractions

New York City has enough attractions to keep you occupied for days. Some of the area's main attractions include the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. You can also browse the shops and restaurants in Chinatown, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and spend the day at Coney Island. When you use CheapTickets to find cheap flights to New York City, you can also use the website to purchase tickets to local attractions.