Dubuque to Minneapolis (DBQ–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dubuque to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 212 mi 0h 57m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

DBQ–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 212 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DBQ–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DBQ to MSP.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Dubuque

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric DBQ→MSP CID→MSP MLI→MSP
Distance from DBQ 63 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 1 127 1
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 10m 1h 13m
Airports within 200 miles of DBQ 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 Dubuque.
DBQ: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubuque, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
212 mi / 342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 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.

DBQ–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubuque to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance212 mi / 342 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DBQ
IATA / ICAODBQ / KDBQ
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DBQ to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubuque Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 0h 57m. The route covers 212 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DBQ to MSP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACY, JAX, PIE, DFW, PHX, IFP, PBI and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to DBQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, MLI and RFD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DBQ to MSP

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DBQ to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DBQ to MSP ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 212 miles (342 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ACY. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Moline (MLI) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).