Charlotte to Minneapolis (CLT–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 186 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 50 | 319, 320 | 2h43-2h48 | Oneworld | BA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | 28 | 221, 712, 717 | 2h47-2h52 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h46 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→MSP | GSP→MSP | AVL→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 151 | 1 | 43 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 3h 47m | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to MSP
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to MSP ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 143 return, totaling 294 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
186 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Asheville (AVL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).