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St. Cloud, Minnesota

St. Cloud or Saint Cloud is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States.

Type CityPopulation 68,881

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC).

History

St. Cloud or Saint Cloud is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 68,881 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 12th-most populous city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County, though it also extends into Benton and Sherburne counties. The city lies along the Mississippi River and is named after Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris named for the 6th-century monk Clodoald.

Airports

Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) 5.3 mi to the centre
Saint Cloud, 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. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Mesa (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Allegiant Air G4 (A319) Β· 1 route: Mesa
  • 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
Paynesville Municipal Airport 31 mi to the centre
Paynesville, MN, US
Outdoor
Litchfield Municipal Airport 35 mi to the centre
Litchfield, MN, US
Outdoor
Guggenberger Airport 4.1 mi to the centre
Sartell, MN, US
Outdoor
Haven Airport 5 mi to the centre
Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Mesa).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Cloud, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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