Minneapolis to Waterloo (MSP–ALO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Waterloo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and ALO, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
Candidates
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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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo.
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.

MSP–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Waterloo route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ALO
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ALO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, OMA, MDW, CLE, HOU, RNO, SAN and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.