Kansas City to Minneapolis (MCI–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCI Airport Page →
393 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1635+3
DL Delta
221
6:23 AM
CDT TM
7:54 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3820cs
KE Korean
221
6:23 AM
CDT TM
7:57 AM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8625cs
WS WestJet
221
6:23 AM
CDT TM
7:54 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4867+1
DL Delta
CR7
9:14 AM
CDT TM
10:48 AM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5513
WS WestJet
CR9
12:27 PM
CDT
2:10 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2325cs
AF Air France
CR9
12:30 PM
CDT TM
2:06 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3608+2
DL Delta
CR9
12:30 PM
CDT TM
2:06 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6743
WS WestJet
CR9
12:30 PM
CDT
2:09 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2975cs
AF Air France
221
12:39 PM
CDT TM
2:12 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1608+3
DL Delta
221
12:39 PM
CDT TM
2:12 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1518cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
BCS1
4:04 PM
CDT TM
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1613+1
DL Delta
BCS1
4:04 PM
CDT TM
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1630+2
DL Delta
221
5:40 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1516cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
221
5:42 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2465cs
AF Air France
221
5:42 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4867+1
DL Delta
CR7
6:55 AM
CDT T1
8:34 AM
CDT
1h 39m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6823
WS WestJet
221
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:26 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6784cs
WS WestJet
221
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:26 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6825
WS WestJet
221
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:26 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6451
WS WestJet
CR9
10:09 AM
CDT T1
11:41 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5458
WS WestJet
CR9
10:09 AM
CDT T1
11:41 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6813cs
WS WestJet
CR9
10:16 AM
CDT T1
11:48 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3608+2
DL Delta
CR9
10:16 AM
CDT T1
11:48 AM
CDT
1h 32m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6827
WS WestJet
221
10:20 AM
CDT T1
11:46 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1608+3
DL Delta
BCS1
10:20 AM
CDT T1
11:46 AM
CDT
1h 26m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1613+1
DL Delta
BCS1
1:45 PM
CDT T1
3:14 PM
CDT
1h 29m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1630+2
DL Delta
BCS1
3:20 PM
CDT T1
4:48 PM
CDT
1h 28m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1511cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
221
8:30 PM
CDT T1
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3819cs
KE Korean
221
8:30 PM
CDT T1
10:02 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2816cs
AF Air France
221
8:30 PM
CDT T1
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1657+4
DL Delta
221
9:59 PM
CDT T1
11:30 PM
CDT
1h 31m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 3h 25m WN AFAMDL St Louis (STL) to Minneapolis flights
MDW Chicago 3h 45m WN DLEJAKE Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis flights
MKE Milwaukee 3h 59m WN AFAMDL Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 32m WN AFDLEJA Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 4h 35m ACF9LX AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
DAL Dallas 4h 48m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Minneapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 53m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m A8AAAS AAAMAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 30m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to Minneapolis
2 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 393 mi 1h 34m nonstop

MCI–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 393 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 35 221, BCS1, CR7, CR9 1h31-1h36 79% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 79%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, DL, KE, VS, WS
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL, VS
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to MSP direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,096
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
MCI → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
92%
Return
MSP → MCI
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric MCI→MSP COU→MSP JLN→MSP
Distance from MCI 138 mi 149 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 77 1
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 2m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI 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 Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
393 mi / 632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m 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.

MCI–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance393 mi / 632 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights77 out / 78 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 393 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCI to MSP: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
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 St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and General Mitchell.
Yes, return flights from MSP to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU, JLN and OMA. 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 MCI to MSP

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to MSP is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 393 miles (632 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Joplin (JLN) and Omaha (OMA).