Mesa to Minneapolis (AZA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,266 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 36 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Aero.
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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
RAP Rapid City 4h 39m G4 AFAMDL Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis flights
FSD Sioux Falls 4h 52m G4 AMDLKE Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minneapolis flights
DSM Des Moines 5h 11m G4 AFAMDL Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis flights
BZN Bozeman 5h 31m G4 AFDLKE Bozeman (BZN) to Minneapolis flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 22m G4 2IAFAM Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis flights
GRR Grand Rapids 6h 46m G4 AFAMDL Grand Rapids (GRR) to Minneapolis flights
GEG Spokane 6h 55m G4 AFDLKE Spokane (GEG) to Minneapolis flights
ICT Wichita 7h 6m G4 AFDLKE Wichita (ICT) to Minneapolis flights
MSO Missoula 10h 12m G4 AFDLKE Missoula (MSO) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 12h 5m G4 AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mesa to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,266 mi 3h 1m nonstop +2h ahead

AZA–MSP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,266 miles in 3h 1m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AZA–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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
AZA → MSP
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
MSP → AZA
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric AZA→MSP PHX→MSP TUS→MSP
Distance from AZA 22 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 5
Weekly flights 130 2
Flight time 3h 1m 2h 30m 3h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
AZA: MST · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m 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.

AZA–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Mesa Gateway Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,266 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AZA to MSP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 1m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rapid City Regional, Sioux Falls Regional and Des Moines.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
Yes, return flights from MSP to AZA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX, TUS and PRC. 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 AZA to MSP

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

AZA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZA to MSP is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rapid City Regional, Sioux Falls Regional and Des Moines. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX), Tucson (TUS) and Prescott (PRC).