Fort Worth to Minneapolis (FTW–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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862 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
MEX Mexico City ~8h 13m AM AMDL Mexico City (MEX) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 862 mi 2h 6m nonstop

FTW–MSP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 862 miles in 2h 6m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FTW–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 0
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
FTW → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MSP → FTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric FTW→MSP DFW→MSP DAL→MSP
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 24 11
Weekly flights 335 2
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 20m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW 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 Fort Worth.
FTW: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
862 mi / 1,388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m 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.

FTW–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance862 mi / 1,388 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 862 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from FTW to MSP: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSP to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and ABI. 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 FTW to MSP

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

FTW to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to MSP is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 862 miles (1,388 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Abilene (ABI).