Grand Forks to Minneapolis (GFK–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3878
DL Delta
E75L
5:00 AM
CDT
6:25 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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AM3468
AM Aeromexi
E75L
5:00 AM
CDT
6:25 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
E7W
12:15 PM
CDT
1:34 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF3062
AF Air France
E75L
12:18 PM
CDT
1:39 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
E7W
4:30 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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OO125
OO SkyWest
6:31 AM
CDT
7:23 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
E7W
10:10 AM
CDT T1
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
E75L
2:20 PM
CDT T1
3:46 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL3890
DL Delta
E7W
11:46 PM
CDT T1
1:16 AM+1
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Grand Forks to Minneapolis
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 19m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

GFK–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GFK–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 E75L, E7W 1h19-1h25 SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E75L 1h21 SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 E75L 1h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AF, AM, DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (35 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, GFK 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
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GFK to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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
GFK → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
MSP → GFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Grand Forks

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric GFK→MSP TVF→MSP FAR→MSP
Distance from GFK 47 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 4
Weekly flights 35 12 63
Flight time 1h 19m 0h 42m 1h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of GFK 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 Grand Forks.
GFK: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Forks, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 25m.
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.

GFK–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Forks to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 456 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 22 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: GFK
IATA / ICAOGFK / KGFK
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Center
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation845 ft / 258 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GFK to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 25m. The route covers 284 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from GFK to MSP. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to GFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TVF, FAR and YWG. 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 GFK to MSP

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GFK to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GFK to MSP ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (456 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thief River Falls (TVF), Fargo (FAR) and Winnipeg (YWG).