Fort Worth to Minneapolis (AFW–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PDX Portland 11h 15m SY AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
SMF Sacramento 12h 11m AS AFDLKE Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis flights
JFK New York 13h 25m AS AFAMDL New York (JFK) to Minneapolis flights
ABQ Albuquerque ~5h 25m SY AFDL Albuquerque (ABQ) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 55m SY AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
RIC Richmond ~7h 10m SY AFAMDL Richmond (RIC) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 850 mi 1h 13m nonstop

AFW–MSP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 850 miles in 1h 13m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AFW–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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
AFW → MSP
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
MSP → AFW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric AFW→MSP FTW→MSP DFW→MSP
Distance from AFW 12 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 23
Weekly flights 1 304
Flight time 1h 13m 2h 6m 2h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Minneapolis is 0 hours the same as Fort Worth.
AFW: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m 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.

AFW–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,368 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AFW to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 1h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 850 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AFW to MSP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Sacramento and John F. Kennedy.
Yes, return flights from MSP to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, DFW and DAL. 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 AFW to MSP

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AFW to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AFW to MSP is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Sacramento and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).