Flying from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Book a direct Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
Minneapolis is six hours behind Rome. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from 2 direct flights each week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This is the busiest route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 2:55pm departure from FCO to MSP.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Rome to MSP.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can find a direct flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When jetting out of FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FCO to MSP.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Rome to MSP that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FCO and MSP include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 18 kms (11 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rome to MSP flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Reserve a hotel close to MSP if you have a late flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience more of Minneapolis and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the centre of Minneapolis is around 7 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Right now, £262 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £520. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Rome to MSP by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rome to MSP.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Visit Minneapolis in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Rome to MSP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Minneapolis right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park are must-do's during your Minneapolis adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Minneapolis, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 113 kms (70 miles) south-east to Rochester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kms (140 miles) north of Minneapolis, Duluth is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.
