Albuquerque to Minneapolis (ABQ–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ABQ–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 2h31 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ABQ: MDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
ABQ–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABQ to MSP
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ABQ to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MSP ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.