Minneapolis to Alexandria (MSP–AEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 1m AAAFAM → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria flights
IAH Houston 5h 10m AMDLNZ → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Alexandria flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 11m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria flights
AVL Asheville ~5h 41m DLSY → ZW Asheville (AVL) to Alexandria flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 12m DLSYVS → KG Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Alexandria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 937 mi 2h 6m nonstop

MSP–AEX had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 937 miles in 2h 6m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–AEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to AEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DFW ~5h 1m IAH ~5h 10m ATL ~5h 11m AVL ~5h 41m TPA ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
294
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 → AEX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
50%
Return
AEX → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → AEX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Alexandria is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · AEX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria.
Distance & Flight Time
937 mi / 1,508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m 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–AEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Alexandria route.
Route details
Distance937 mi / 1,508 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to AEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Alexandria International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 937 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to AEX: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from AEX 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 AEX

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to AEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to AEX is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 937 miles (1,508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.