Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Jacksonville is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Every week, there are 18 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 06:20 Sun Country Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:47 with Sun Country Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your MSP to JAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Delta Air Lines has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Jacksonville — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most travelers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With a reliable 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier for MSP to JAX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSP and JAX:
McGhee Tyson Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight is $112. A return ticket right now is $215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to JAX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to JAX.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Book a hotel near JAX if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jacksonville International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar to explore Jacksonville and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Jacksonville International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
The street address for JAX is 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport to the center of Jacksonville has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Jacksonville in May.
The warmest month in Jacksonville is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to JAX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometers north-west of Jacksonville, a visit to Atlanta will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
Around 274 kilometers south of Jacksonville, Tampa is another favorite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.