Minneapolis to Albuquerque (MSP–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL730+2
DL Delta
221
6:10 PM
CDT T1
7:58 PM
MDT
2h 48m
47%
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AF2698cs
AF Air France
221
6:11 PM
CDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 44m
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M T W T F S S
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DL535+2
DL Delta
221
8:28 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 32m
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AF3688cs
AF Air France
BCS1
8:28 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 32m
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 22m ACAFCM → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 17m AAAFAM → AAASEMD Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 27m AAAFAM → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 28m AFDLKE → AMDLKL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 42m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque flights
BNA Nashville 5h 50m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque flights
ORD Chicago 5h 53m AAACAF → AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque flights
HOU Houston 6h 21m SY → WN Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 980 mi 2h 46m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes ABQ Routes MSP Live Flights ABQ Live Flights MSP Delays ABQ Delays
All flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) Albuquerque to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 7 221 2h48 78% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ABQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DEN ~4h 22m MDW ~5h 10m PHX ~5h 17m DFW ~5h 18m AUS ~5h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,762
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → ABQ
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
70%
Return
ABQ → MSP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
980 mi / 1,577 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance980 mi / 1,577 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 980 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to ABQ: Delta Air Lines.
This route has 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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to ABQ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ABQ is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.