Why go
- City in Minnesota, United States.
- Served by Duluth International Airport (DLH).
History
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of St. Louis County. Located on Lake Superior in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, the city is a hub for cargo shipping. The population was 86,697 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's fifth-largest city. Duluth forms a metropolitan area with neighboring Superior, Wisconsin, called the Twin Ports. Duluth is south of the Iron Range and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is named after Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut, the area's first known European explorer.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Duluth International Airport (DLH); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DLH has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Chicago, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Duluth, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.