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Flights to the 2027 Mizuno Northern Lights National Qualifier
Minneapolis · Jan 29–31, Mar 5–7 and Mar 12–14 · Minneapolis Convention Center
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Fares to Minneapolis (MSP)
Main Cabin round trip, per person: pick your seats, and no change fee if your team finishes a day early. Leave the day before, fly home the last day. Checked Sep 26 – Oct 2.
| From | Jan 29–31 | Mar 5–7 | Mar 12–14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DFW) | $279 | $529 | $589 |
| Denver (DEN) | $341 | $417 | $446 |
| Houston (IAH) | $449 | $449 | $449 |
| Austin (AUS) | $407 | $447 | $507 |
| Phoenix (PHX) | $491 | $517 | $553 |
| St Louis (STL) | $421 | $490 | $505 |
| San Antonio (SAT) | $529 | $549 | $674 |
| Seattle (SEA) | $577 | $577 | $577 |
Show all 21 cities
| Atlanta (ATL) | $349 | $579 | $579 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) | $499 | $569 | $558 |
| Cleveland (CLE) | $539 | $560 | $560 |
| Colorado Springs (COS) | $409 | $479 | $467 |
| Jacksonville (JAX) | $504 | $559 | $519 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $409 | $409 | $409 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | $518 | $559 | $539 |
| New York (LGA) | $459 | $459 | $459 |
| Oklahoma City (OKC) | $532 | $579 | $599 |
| Orlando (MCO) | $389 | $469 | $449 |
| Portland (PDX) | $577 | — | — |
| Spokane (GEG) | $559 | $629 | $629 |
| Tampa (TPA) | $399 | $499 | $499 |
- Jan 29–31 · 18s and 17s; the January Thaw (girls 14s–16s, boys 16s–18s) the same weekend
- Mar 5–7 · 14 Open and USA, all 15s, 16 American and Liberty
- Mar 12–14 · 11s–13s, 14 American and Liberty, 16 Open and USA, 17s and 18s non-bid
Google often shows Basic Economy first. It can be $100 or more less, but you can’t pick seats, changing it costs a fee or isn’t allowed, and some airlines leave out the carry-on.
Who’s flying in
394 teams registered so far are flying in, from 25 states. The most come from Dallas, Denver, Houston, Austin and Phoenix.
Which airport
- Minneapolis (MSP) · about 5 miles from the venue
Common questions
How much are flights to the Northern Lights qualifier?
Main Cabin round trips from the cities most teams fly in from run $279–$674 right now (checked Oct 2).
What’s the closest airport?
Minneapolis (MSP), about 5 miles from Minneapolis Convention Center.
When should I book?
Prices on these routes move from week to week, so there’s no single best week. Coach checks your flights every day and texts you when it’s time to buy.
Dates and venue confirmed from the official event site on Sep 27.