There are 4 ways to get from North Pole to Minnesota by plane or car
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAI - MSP
9h 42m$309–1,081Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rochester (RST)plane FAI - RST
12h 53m$268–969Drive 3,027.7 mi
- Drive from North Pole to Minneapoliscar 3,027.7 mi
2d 8h$553–799Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane FAI - DLH
13h 1m$268–931
Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Pole to Minnesota is to fly which costs $260 - $1,000 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from North Pole to Minnesota is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs $300 - $1,100.
The distance between North Pole and Minnesota is 2502 miles. The road distance is 3045.3 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from North Pole to Minnesota, including transfers.
Minnesota is 3h ahead of North Pole. It is currently 3:06 AM in North Pole and 6:06 AM in Minnesota.
Yes, the driving distance between North Pole to Minnesota is 3045 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from North Pole to Minnesota.
There are 580+ hotels available in Minnesota.
What companies run services between North Pole, AK, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Fairbanks to Rochester via Seattle, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Fairbanks to Rochester via Anchorage, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Fairbanks to Duluth International Airport via Seattle, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Fairbanks to Duluth International Airport via Anchorage, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
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