Cincinnati to Minneapolis (LUK–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago ~5h 7m AAACAM Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
BWI Baltimore ~5h 35m AMDLKE Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 602 mi 1h 24m nonstop -1h behind

LUK–MSP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 602 miles in 1h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LUK–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
LUK → MSP
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
MSP → LUK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric LUK→MSP CVG→MSP DAY→MSP
Distance from LUK 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 1
Weekly flights 117
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 26m 1h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK 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 Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
602 mi / 970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m 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.

LUK–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance602 mi / 970 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 602 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LUK to MSP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Yes, return flights from MSP to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and LEX. 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 LUK to MSP

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LUK to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to MSP is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 602 miles (970 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).