New York to Minneapolis (JFK–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 145 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 21 | 221, BCS1, CR9 | 3h19-3h30 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h04 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from New York
| Metric | JFK→MSP | LGA→MSP | TEB→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 79 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 59m | 2h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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.
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.
JFK–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MSP
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MSP ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,651 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
145 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).