Minneapolis to Albany (MSP–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
12:28 PM
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2:21 PM
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 10m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 15m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 30m DLKESY → TIVWN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
LGA New York 4h 46m DLKEWS → DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 4h 46m AAACAF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 49m AADLEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AADLKE → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 4h 58m AFDLKE → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 17m AFDLKE → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 47m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 977 mi 2h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 977 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 91% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MDW ~4h 10m DTW ~4h 15m BWI ~4h 30m LGA ~4h 46m ORD ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,614
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 → ALB
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
80%
Return
ALB → MSP
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ALB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
977 mi / 1,572 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m 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–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Albany route.
Route details
Distance977 mi / 1,572 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
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: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Albany International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 977 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to ALB: Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ALB 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 ALB

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

MSP to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ALB is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 977 miles (1,572 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.