Fort Wayne to Minneapolis (FWA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3810
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:02 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3866
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:31 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3090
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3904
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Wayne to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

FWA–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FWA–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 1h57 34% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 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, FWA 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
763
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
FWA → MSP
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
84%
Return
MSP → FWA
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FWA delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric FWA→MSP SBN→MSP IND→MSP
Distance from FWA 77 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 7 21 50
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 6m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 34%
Airports within 200 miles of FWA with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
FWA: EDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 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.

FWA–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FWA to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FWA to MSP. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, STL, IAD, PHL, PBI, AUS, AZA, ATL, DTW, CLT, ORD, DFW, SRQ, PGD, FLL and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Yes, return flights from MSP to FWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, IND and DTW. 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 FWA to MSP

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 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.

FWA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to MSP ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Indianapolis (IND) and Detroit (DTW).