Minneapolis to Aspen (MSP–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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800 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 52m ACAFCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Aspen flights
ORD Chicago 5h 38m AAACAF → AALXJUA Chicago (ORD) to Aspen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 5m AAAFAM → AAG3IB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen flights
IAH Houston 6h 41m AMDLNZ → EJANZUA Houston (IAH) to Aspen flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 54m AFAMDL → AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Aspen flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 57m AFAMDL → CMDLEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 41m AFCADL → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Aspen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Aspen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
800 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–ASE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSP Routes ASE Routes MSP Live Flights ASE Live Flights MSP Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~3h 52m ORD ~5h 38m DFW ~6h 5m IAH ~6h 41m ATL ~6h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
678
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 → ASE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ASE → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Aspen from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric MSP→ASE FOD→ASE
Distance from MSP – 168 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 2
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 100% –
Fort Dodge (FOD) to Aspen flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
800 mi / 1,288 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m 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–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance800 mi / 1,288 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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: ASE
Full nameAspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 800 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ASE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Aspen is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ASE to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ASE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ASE is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 800 miles (1,288 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD).