Kincheloe to Minneapolis (CIU–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL4251
DL Delta
CR5
7:00 AM
CDT
7:57 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4242
DL Delta
CR5
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:19 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kincheloe to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 434 mi 1h 57m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

CIU–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 434 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIU–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR5 1h57 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
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, CIU to MSP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIU to MSP.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
84
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
CIU → MSP
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
MSP → CIU
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Kincheloe

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric CIU→MSP ESC→MSP MQT→MSP
Distance from CIU 131 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 25m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of CIU 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 Kincheloe.
CIU: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kincheloe, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
434 mi / 698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
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.

CIU–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kincheloe to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance434 mi / 698 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CIU
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIU to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 434 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CIU to MSP. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to CIU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ESC, MQT and IMT. 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 CIU to MSP

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIU to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIU to MSP ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 434 miles (698 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Escanaba (ESC), Gwinn (MQT) and Kingsford (IMT).