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

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487 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 35s ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AF8940cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:01 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5091+3
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
8:01 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7192+1
WS WestJet
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5027
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
CR7 Seat map
7:05 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3848+2
KE Korean
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5145+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
10:28 PM
EDT
1h 43m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6823
WS WestJet
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
10:28 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3847+2
KE Korean
CR9
7:47 PM
CDT T1
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3366cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:47 PM
CDT T1
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 42m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2981
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
AF Air France
CR7 Seat map
8:14 PM
CDT T1
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5043
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
CR7 Seat map
8:14 PM
CDT T1
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 41m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 46m AAASBA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 27m AA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 53m AA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 7h 27m G4 DLWS Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 13m G4 AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 38m G4 AFDLSY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Wayne to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 487 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

FWA–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AF, KE, WS 14 CR7, CR9 1h50-1h56 72% SkyTeam AF, KE, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, KE, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
796
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
98%
Return
MSP → FWA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
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 DAY→MSP
Distance from FWA 77 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 2
Weekly flights 35 35 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 45m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 72%
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 55m 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.

FWA–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 40 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FWA to MSP: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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, DAY and IND. 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 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FWA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to MSP is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Dayton (DAY) and Indianapolis (IND).