Minneapolis to Asheville (MSP–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
DL4649
DL Delta
CR9
9:00 AM
CDT T1
12:28 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4635+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:43 PM
CDT T1
3:54 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY307
SY Sun Country
738
2:24 PM
CDT T2
5:39 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6306
WS WestJet
CR9
12:56 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2560cs
AF Air France
CR9
12:56 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6385
WS WestJet
CR9
12:56 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7651
WS WestJet
CR9
1:08 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4649
DL Delta
CR9
1:08 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4635+1
DL Delta
CR9
4:41 PM
EDT TM
6:14 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY308
SY Sun Country
738
8:38 PM
EDT
10:07 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Asheville
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 861 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

MSP–AVL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–AVL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR9 2h11-2h28 88% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 2h15 88%
WS WestJet 2 88%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WS (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to AVL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,565
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
Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · AVL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Asheville.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 28m.
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–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,386 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 43 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 28m. The route covers 861 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from MSP to AVL. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, OSU, TYS, CMH, MKE, BNA, CLE, DAL, OMA, PIT, RDU, MEM, TEB, SFB, SUA, PIE, IAH, PGD, PBI, PSP, SAN, VNY, SMF, SJC, IAD, SRQ, MDW, DFW, MIA, ATL, CLT, ORD, FLL, DCA, LAS, EWR, DEN, LGA, PHL, MCO, BOS, TPA and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from AVL 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 AVL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to AVL ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.