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

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Kansas City to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 404 mi 2h 11m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

MKC–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKC–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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to MSP.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
189
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric MKC→MSP MCI→MSP COU→MSP
Distance from MKC 14 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 1 139 1
Flight time 2h 11m 1h 29m 1h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC 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.
MKC: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m.
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.

MKC–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 2h 11m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to MSP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, STL, PTK, TUL, FWA, BNA, IND, DAL, YYZ, AUS, SLC, MSY, MEM, DEN, OKC, IAD, ATL, BWI, RDU, SAV, EWR, HOU, ELP, BZN, CHS, BOS, SRQ, RSW, PHL, TRM, LAS, PSP, BOI, YEG, PBI, PHX, PDX, MIA, MCO, SAN, TUS, SAT, RNO, SMF, NAS, SNA, FLL, LAX, ORD, MDW, DFW, CLE and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, COU and LNK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MKC to MSP

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKC to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to MSP ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Lincoln (LNK).