Minneapolis to Watertown (MSP–ATY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Watertown
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 193 mi 1h 16m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MSP–ATY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 193 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ATY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR5 1h16 61% SkyTeam –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 61% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ATY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ATY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~22h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
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 → ATY
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
ATY → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Watertown.
Distance & Flight Time
193 mi / 310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
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–ATY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Watertown route.
Route details
Distance193 mi / 310 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ATY
Full nameWatertown Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOATY / KATY
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,749 ft / 533 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ATY flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Watertown Regional Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 193 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ATY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATY 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 ATY

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ATY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ATY ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 193 miles (310 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via DEN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.