Albuquerque to Minneapolis (ABQ–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
980 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 34m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL535+2
DL Delta
221
8:28 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3688cs
AF Air France
BCS1
8:28 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL730+2
DL Delta
221
6:10 PM
CDT T1
7:58 PM
MDT
2h 48m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2698cs
AF Air France
221
6:11 PM
CDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 16m ACCMUA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
DAL Dallas 4h 45m WN WNYE Dallas (DAL) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 12m AAAYBA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 12m AAASPD AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
AUS Austin 5h 17m AACSIWN AFAMDL Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 19m EJAWN AFDLKE San Antonio (SAT) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 33m AAACAY AAACAM Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 33m WN AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 42m AFDLVS AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Minneapolis flights
BNA Nashville 6h 2m WN AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 980 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 7 221 2h32 100% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to MSP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,884
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSP → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric ABQ→MSP LRU→MSP
Distance from ABQ 191 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
980 mi / 1,577 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

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.

Minneapolis Climate

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

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance980 mi / 1,577 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 980 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to MSP: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from MSP to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LRU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MSP is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Las Cruces (LRU).