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City guide

Duluth, Minnesota

S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of St.

Type CityPopulation 86,697

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

Duluth International Airport (DLH) 4.8 mi to the centre
Duluth, MN, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Chicago, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) Β· 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) Β· 1 route: Minneapolis*
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ) Β· 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (SUW) 7 mi to the centre
Superior, WI, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Cloquet Carlton County Airport 18 mi to the centre
Cloquet, MN, US
Outdoor
Lennartson Airport 7.8 mi to the centre
Proctor, MN, US
Outdoor
Superior Aero Estates Airport 13 mi to the centre
Saginaw, MN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” 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.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences