Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
Douala's timezone is UTC+1, making Douala six hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSP to DLA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between MSP and DLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Douala Airport (DLA)
£781 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport flight. A return flight starts at £1,256. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to DLA, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSP to DLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
If you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DLA:
Pick up a Douala Airport rental car and explore corners of Douala that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Douala Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Douala Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Douala Airport to central Douala has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Douala in February.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Douala Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to DLA in July. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon you'll want to see. Around 120 miles east of Douala, a trip to Yaounde will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde), Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe.
Around 130 miles north of Douala, Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon. Start your sightseeing at Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.
