Austin to Minneapolis (AUS–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 171 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 40 | 320, E7W | 2h45-2h56 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 6 | 737, B38M | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MSP | SAT→MSP | IAH→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 80 | 162 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 33m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MSP
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MSP ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,678 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 185 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
171 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).