Minneapolis to Mesa (MSP–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY599
SY Sun Country
738
2:36 PM
CDT T2
3:55 PM
MST
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY600
SY Sun Country
738
5:05 PM
MST
10:06 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Mesa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,266 mi 3h 19m nonstop -2h behind 58 1-stop hubs

MSP–AZA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,266 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 3h19 82%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 AZA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
596
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.

Other ways to reach Mesa from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric MSP→AZA STC→AZA LSE→AZA
Distance from MSP 62 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3 2
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 11m 3h 37m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mesa is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
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–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Mesa Gateway Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,266 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSP to AZA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, SAT, LAS, LSE, SLC, TUS, MLI, OKC, MKE, BMI, SAN, HOU, DAL, RNO, PSC, BOI, YYC, OAK, FNT, TVC, SFO, ELP, CLT, BNA, GSO, BWI, SAV, SEA, PDX, MCO, PBI, JFK, MIA, FSD, SJU, OMA, DEN, CVG, DSM, GRR, GEG, CID, FCA, MOT, BZN, MSO, BIS, GFK, ATW, RAP, BIL, ICT, XNA, FAR, SNA, FWA, SBN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mesa is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from AZA to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC and LSE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 AZA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to AZA ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC) and La Crosse (LSE).