Flying from Nairobi to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the main airports in Nairobi.
Disembark at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the major arrival point in Minneapolis.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you hold a passport from Kenya, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Minneapolis:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can reach WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis:
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 26 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MSP if you have a late flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis
At the moment, $778 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Minneapolis. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,565. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Nairobi to Minneapolis, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis. July is the busiest month to visit Minneapolis. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis for July if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Minneapolis in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Minneapolis right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Minneapolis:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are top sights which should be on every Minneapolis itinerary.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
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