Cheap flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP)

One of the first attractions that visitors encounter when flying to Minneapolis, whether here for business or pleasure, is the world-famous Mall of America. With more than 500 stores and a variety of eateries, the expansive facility also contain an amusement park, aquarium, flight simulator and mirror maze, in addition to movie theaters and a nightclub.

Visitors can experience a bit of local culture at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The facility houses nearly 100,000 artworks, some of which date back more than 5,000 years. The Mill City Museum provides a look at the history of industry in the area.

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From Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, drive your rental vehicle north on Highway 77 and Highway 55 to Minneapolis. You can explore the history of electricity and magnetism in the world of medicine, at the Bakken Museum.

Outdoor enthusiasts who rent a car can venture to the Chain of Lakes for the chance to enjoy a variety of water sports, cycling and jogging paths, a bird sanctuary, rose gardens and live music during the summer.

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Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) takes less than three hours. The area around the airport began as a settlement at Fort Snelling. Visitors have the chance to view life as a soldier, through re-enactments at the installation, established in 1819 by Army Colonel Josiah Snelling.