Economy award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for RDU→MSP. Lowest: 11,000 points + $5.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 274 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Delta SkyMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 11,000 pts + $5.60
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 11,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on RDU→MSP, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 274 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 207 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 11,000 points; nonstop space on 271 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 27,200 miles; nonstop space on 327 dates.
Best months for economy from RDU to MSP
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 10 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RDU to MSP
What's the lowest economy award from Raleigh/Durham to Minneapolis?
11,000 points + $5.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 274 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 12:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on RDU→MSP?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (274 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (207 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (327 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from RDU to MSP?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 11,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop economy space on 271 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from RDU 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 Aug 2027 departures: 11,000 points with Virgin (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.