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

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Minneapolis to Albuquerque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and ABQ, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
AFW ~4h 13m APA ~4h 42m OKC ~5h 3m ELP ~5h 20m SCF ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,597
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
5%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
5%
Arriving
67%
Return
ABQ → MSP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
59%
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
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
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
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ABQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, APA, OKC, ELP, SCF, TUS, PWA, SDF, XNA, SBD, CHS, PHL, SNA, PVR, OPF, IAD, MCI, STL, HOU, SLC, DFW, TPA, ORD, IAH, DEN, MCO, FLL, AUS, PHX, LAS, ATL, MDW, LAX, SAN, SEA, DAL, SFO, BNA, PDX and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 2 hours 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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