Joplin to Minneapolis (JLN–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JLN Airport Page →
538 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 36m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 5h 3m UA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
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Joplin to Minneapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
538 mi 1h 32m nonstop

JLN–MSP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JLN to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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
JLN → MSP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
MSP → JLN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Joplin

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric JLN→MSP XNA→MSP TUL→MSP
Distance from JLN 61 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3
Weekly flights ~1 20 2
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 58m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of JLN 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 Joplin.
JLN: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Joplin, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m 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.

JLN–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Joplin to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JLN
IATA / ICAOJLN / KJLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JLN to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 538 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Nearby alternatives include XNA, TUL and FSM. 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 JLN to MSP

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JLN to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JLN to MSP is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA), Tulsa (TUL) and Fort Smith (FSM).