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

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AF2698
AF Air France
319
6:15 PM
CDT T1
7:58 PM
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2h 43m
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DL730
DL Delta
319
6:15 PM
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7:58 PM
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DL535
DL Delta
319
8:30 AM
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12:01 PM
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Minneapolis to Albuquerque
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 980 mi 2h 43m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

MSP–ABQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 319 2h43 88% SkyTeam –
AF Air France 2 319 2h43 88% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (9 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,661
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.
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 43m.
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 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
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 approximately 2h 43m. The route covers 980 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ABQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, APA, OKC, SCF, ASE, MCI, LNK, ICT, LBB, GRK, SAT, FFZ, SDF, PWA, XNA, MEM, MSY, SNA, SBD, RNO, LUK, TUS, SMF, OAK, SJC, IND, SAV, CHS, ELP, PHL, MCO, PVR, OPF, STL, TPA, FLL, MIA, IAD, AUS, DFW, HND, BWI, JFK, DEN, ORD, LAS, IAH, SEA, ATL, HOU, LAX, SLC, BNA, SAN, PHX, MDW, DAL, SFO and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MSP to ABQ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and 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 ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.