Minneapolis to Denver (MSP–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 698 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and APA, connecting options are available through 76 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m.
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–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Denver route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Centennial Airport take approximately 1h 41m. The route covers 698 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to APA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, OMA, DEN, DSM, MLI, ASE, BZN, MKE, IND, STL, SAT, MDW, MCI, SLC, YIP, ABQ, YYC, ORD, SCF, CMH, BNA, AUS, DFW, TUS, PIT, HOU, BFI, SBD, IAH, VNY, YEG, PSP, PHX, SAN, RDU, YYZ, CLT, PDX, IAD, SNA, YVR, SMF, SJC, CHS, PHL, OAK, SAV, RNO, MSY, DCA, YOW, PIE, BCT, SFO, LGA, LAX, TPA, BOS, SEA, TLC, SRQ, FLL, MCO, PBI, SJD, MIA, NAS, GCM, PLS, LIR, SJU, SXM, HNL, LAS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from APA 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 APA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to APA ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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