Economy award flights from Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 5 programs for PDX→MSP. Lowest: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 329 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 8,500 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 5 of 5
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 329
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PDX→MSP, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 15,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 304 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 197 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 25,000 miles; nonstop space on 162 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 161 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 276 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 24,400 miles; nonstop space on 312 dates.
Best months for economy from PDX to MSP
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from PDX to MSP
What's the lowest economy award from Portland to Minneapolis?
8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 19:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on PDX→MSP?
American Airlines AAdvantage (329 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (328 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (304 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (197 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (312 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from PDX to MSP?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 161 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from PDX to MSP?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 8,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.