Flying from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Minneapolis to Dublin Airport flight.
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Minneapolis. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dublin Airport (DUB) is the busiest route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 6pm. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from MSP to DUB is with Aer Lingus at 8pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Minneapolis to DUB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like March or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB) leaving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
When taking off from MSP, you can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aer Lingus between MSP and DUB.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to DUB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Reserve a hotel near DUB if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Dublin and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Minneapolis to Dublin Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, central Dublin is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport is £239. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £530. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to DUB.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Minneapolis to Dublin Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Minneapolis to DUB.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport (DUB). Visit Dublin in January for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Minneapolis to DUB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Dublin Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Dublin wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the southwest, popular attractions include Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
If you want to check out another major destination in Ireland, head for Waterford, roughly 145 kms (90 miles) southwest of Dublin. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are among its highlights.
