Award flights from Newark (EWR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for EWR→MSP. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest business: 28,000 points + $111.72 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first: 25,000 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
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EWR to MSP at a glance
- From
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, United States (EWR)
- To
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, United States (MSP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Minneapolis (MSP)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 210 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 184 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $111.72 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 161 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 308 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 286 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $111.72 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 149 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 25,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly EWR to MSP on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (1 date) | 25,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (23 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (8 dates) | 25,000 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (19 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (3 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (28 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (10 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (26 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (8 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (18 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (7 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (25 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (20 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (26 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (30 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (7 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (29 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (14 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (26 dates) | 38,100 · MileagePlus (19 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (6 dates) | 28,000 · Velocity (9 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search EWR to MSPQuestions about EWR to MSP award flights
What's the lowest Newark to Minneapolis award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 210 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 02:56 UTC). In business, 28,000 points + $111.72 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed business award space on 161 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 02:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on EWR→MSP?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, first 328 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 308 dates, first 308 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 210 dates, business 161 dates, first 5 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 184 dates, first 286 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from EWR to MSP?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest EWR→MSP award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 12,500 points with Velocity (28 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 28,000 points with Velocity (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.