Boston to Minneapolis (BOS–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 167 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 43 | 221, 319, 321, 32Q, 739 | 3h14-3h23 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 14 | 738 | 3h16 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Boston
| Metric | BOS→MSP | BED→MSP | PVD→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 3h 25m | 2h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
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.
BOS–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to MSP
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to MSP ranges from 3 hours 13 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,804 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 223 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
167 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Providence/Warwick (PVD) and Portsmouth (PSM).