FlightSimExpo Releases 2026 Travel Details

Following the biggest-ever FlightSimExpo in June, Flight Simulation Association is excited to welcome the community to Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2026! Deals on flights and hotels are available now at flightsimexpo.com. Attendee registration opens in December.

Flight Simulation Association (FSA) published travel details and discounts for FlightSimExpo 2026, taking place June 12-14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, just 15 minutes from Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota.

FlightSimExpo is one of the world’s largest dedicated flight simulation events and has welcomed almost 10,000 attendees to shows in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Houston, and Providence since 2018. The convention features developers, non-profits, virtual airlines, live ATC, seminars, product announcements, off-site tours, and much more.

2026 Schedule

As in past years, attendees can expect a jam-packed weekend of announcements, hands-on exhibits and demos, product updates, developer Q&As, workshops, and more. FlightSimExpo will begin on Friday, June 12 and end on Sunday, June 14, with optional add-on tours happening on Friday, June 12 and Monday, June 15.

“At our past shows, attendees have enjoyed behind-the-scenes access to air traffic control towers, airports, aerial dogfights, museum visits, and more,” says FSA Co-Founder Phil Coyle. “We’re working on offering similar experiences for FlightSimExpo 2026’s attendees, with more details on these to come in early 2026.”

For the full event experience, attendees should plan to arrive in Saint Paul by Thursday, June 11 and leave on Monday, June 15.

The Venue

FlightSimExpo 2026 will be held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, an 8-mile drive from Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota. MSP airport offers more than 130 non-stop destinations across the country and around the world. Saint Paul is also served by Amtrak's Borealis and Empire Builder routes.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Saint Paul—Minnesota's Capital City—features stunning venues, full-service hotels, and a sustainable convention center. Over 100 languages are spoken in this diverse city that cares for its heritage, its people, its natural places, and for those who come to visit. Amongst many other attractions, the venue is just 20 minutes from the Mall of America®, a leading retail, entertainment, and attractions destination, welcoming millions of visitors from around the world since 1992.

Travel Discounts for Attendees

Discounted hotel rates are available for FlightSimExpo attendees, with options ranging from $149 to $159 per night, plus local taxes. For 2026, the primary hotel is the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, which offers elevated accommodations with sweeping views of the downtown skyline and is a 8-minute walk from the event venue.

Alongside the InterCon, FlightSimExpo has secured discounted rates at a variety of nearby properties, including Hilton and Hyatt brands.

Attendees can also use links from the FlightSimExpo website to save on flights from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and codeshare partners like Air Canada and WestJet.

Learn more at flightsimexpo.com/discounts.

Event Registration Opens in December

Attendee registration for FlightSimExpo will open in December, with special rates available to FSA Captains for a limited time. For more information about registration and to be notified when tickets become available, join the FlightSimExpo mailing list.

Recordings from FlightSimExpo 2025

Each Friday, FlightSimExpo will be publishing 2025 event seminars on YouTube, free for everyone to enjoy. These community-inspired seminars feature tips and tricks from simmers, developers, content creators, and more. Dropping Friday, watch “Simulating our Real-Life Trip to FSExpo 2025!”, where YouTuber FlightChops shares how he his simulator to match the actual avionics of a real-world RV-14, and how he uses it for training.

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About FlightSimExpo. FlightSimExpo is one of the world’s largest flight simulation conventions. The event has welcomed almost 10,000 attendees to events in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Houston, and Providence since 2018. FlightSimExpo is produced by Flight Simulation Association, a community-driven organization of developers, simmers, and real-world pilots working to make it easier to get started in home flight simulation. Join the community today—free—at flightsimassociation.com for resources, learning content, webinars, and discounts on top add-ons and simulation hardware.