⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Minneapolis to London flights

Minneapolis (MSP) to London (LON): 4,004 miles (6,443 km) great-circle, about 8h 30m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1030 round-trip on Sun Country, with 3 stops, departing July 1, 2026.

SYSun CountrySY261
Depart
MSP
Minneapolis, USA
15:35
2026-07-01
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Arrive
LON
London, United Kingdom
Returns 14:45
2026-07-22
Stops
3 stops
Distance
4,004 mi
Est. nonstop time
8h 30m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1030
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Minneapolis to London fare fly?

$1030 round-trip, Sun Country SY261, departing 2026-07-01 at 15:35, returning 2026-07-22. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Wednesday 21 nights later; the fare was observed 67 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Minneapolis from London?

  • Distance: 4,004 miles (6,443 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to London Heathrow Airport, LHR).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 8h 30m.
  • Departure airport: Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, United States, UTC-5 on July 1, 2026.
  • Arrival: London (LON, all airports), United Kingdom, UTC+1 on July 1, 2026.
  • Time difference: London is 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to United Kingdom.
  • Recorded itinerary: Sun Country SY261, 3 stops, round-trip, 21 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Minneapolis to London fare compare with other routes from MSP?

At $1030, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MSP (median $275). That is 25.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MSP median of 19.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MSP of similar length: Honolulu (3,967 mi) at $666 and Brussels (4,202 mi) at $1097.

Sun Country had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 MSP routes. It is the 10th longest of the 30 routes we track from MSP.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to London?

Of 49 departure airports with a fare to London, Minneapolis (MSP) ranked 42nd at $1030. Lowest: $46 from Dublin (DUB); highest: $1356 from Sydney (SYD); 14 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (7), easyJet (4), Etihad (4), Frontier (4), Air Canada (3) and WestJet (3), plus 19 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United Kingdom?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United Kingdom: GOV.UK: check if you need a UK visa. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, Europe/London; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Minneapolis to London flight questions

How far is Minneapolis from London by plane?

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Minneapolis is about 4,004 miles (6,443 km) from London on a great-circle line from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), heading northeast. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is the 10th longest of the 30 routes we track from MSP. The recorded itinerary had 3 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to London?

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About 8h 30m nonstop by our estimate for 4,004 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Sun Country fare was with 3 stops. 49 airports in our feed had a fare to London; this one ranked 42nd, and 14 of the 49 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and London?

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On July 1, 2026, Minneapolis was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and London on UTC+1 (Europe/London), so London was 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis: noon in Minneapolis was 18:00 in London. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Minneapolis to London?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1030 per person round-trip on Sun Country flight SY261, departing July 1, 2026, returning July 22, 2026, with 3 stops. At $1030, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MSP (median $275). That is 25.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MSP median of 19.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to London?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 3 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into London, 14 of the 49 recorded fares were nonstop. From MSP, 9 of 30 were. Routes from MSP of similar length: Honolulu (3,967 mi) at $666 and Brussels (4,202 mi) at $1097.

Which airports serve flights from Minneapolis to London?

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It departs Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States, and arrives at London (LON) in London, United Kingdom. LON is the city code that covers every commercial airport in London; distances on this page are measured to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). An international flight, United States to United Kingdom.

Where else near London can you fly from Minneapolis?

Brussels (BRU) $1097Istanbul (IST) $1176Moscow (MOW) $2025Jeddah (JED) $903Conakry (CKY) $2029Accra (ACC) $1555All flights from Minneapolis →

Other cities with flights to London

From Dublin (DUB) $46From Oslo (OSL) $46From Copenhagen (CPH) $48From Krakow (KRK) $57From Stockholm (ARN) $68From Porto (OPO) $72

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