Golf trips from Minneapolis
Golf trips from Minneapolis sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Minneapolis ranks 7th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (26 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Minneapolis on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Minneapolis
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Valley Nekoosa, Wisconsin | ~4 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Lake Geneva Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | ~6.3 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits Kohler, Wisconsin | ~6.5 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Minneapolis
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | MSP → CWA then about 1 hr drive | 1h 02m | Year-round | Delta |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | MSP → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 1h 14m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, Southwest |
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | MSP → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 15m | Year-round | Jazz Aviation LP, Delta, Sun Country, Air Canada |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | MSP → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 57m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, Southwest |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | MSP → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 04m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, American |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | MSP → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 09m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | MSP → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 25m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Spirit, Sun Country |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | MSP → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 2h 28m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, American, Southwest |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | MSP → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 2h 34m | Year-round | American, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | MSP → RIC then about 45 min drive | 2h 35m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, American |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | MSP → LGA then about 45 min drive | 2h 37m | Year-round | Delta |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | MSP → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 2h 41m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | MSP → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 44m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | MSP → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 46m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | MSP → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 48m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | MSP → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 48m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | MSP → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 2h 48m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Sun Country, American |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | MSP → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 2h 51m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Houston $$ Moderate | MSP → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 2h 54m | Year-round | Delta, United |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | MSP → GEG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 3h 05m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | MSP → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 3h 06m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | MSP → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 3h 13m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, Frontier, Southwest |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | MSP → PHX then about 30 min drive | 3h 21m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, American, Southwest |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | MSP → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 3h 24m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, Southwest, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | MSP → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 3h 24m | Year-round | Delta, Sun Country, Southwest, Frontier |
| Bend $$$ Premium | MSP → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 3h 37m | Year-round | Delta, Alaska, Sun Country |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | MSP → SJC then about 1.25 hrs drive | 4h 02m | Year-round | Delta |
| Northern Michigan $$ Moderate | MSP → TVC then 20 min to 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 28m | Seasonal: Jun–Sep | Delta, Sun Country, United |
| Turning Stone $$ Moderate | MSP → SYR then about 35 min drive | 2h 17m | Seasonal: Apr–Dec | Delta, Sun Country |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | MSP → COS then about 20 min drive | 2h 19m | Seasonal: Jun–Sep | Delta, Southwest, Sun Country, United |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | MSP → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 2h 39m | Seasonal: Apr–Aug | Delta, Sun Country, Spirit |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | MSP → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 2h 57m | Seasonal: Dec–Jan | Regional carrier |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | MSP → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 3h 46m | Seasonal: Sep–May | Delta, Sun Country |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | MSP → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 4h 24m | Seasonal: Dec–Apr | Delta, Sun Country |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Minneapolis?
From MSP, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Sand Valley, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Muskoka, French Lick, Nemacolin, Nebraska Sand Hills, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Pinehurst, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Williamsburg, Bethpage State Park, Hilton Head, Kiawah Island, Cape Cod, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Texas Hill Country, Park City & Salt Lake City, Houston, Gamble Sands, Streamsong, Orlando, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Bend, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Northern Michigan, Turning Stone, The Broadmoor, Myrtle Beach, Vail Valley & Summit County, Palm Springs, Los Cabos during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Minneapolis?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Sand Valley (~4 hrs), Lake Geneva (~6.3 hrs), Kohler & Whistling Straits (~6.5 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Sand Valley, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Muskoka, French Lick.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.