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

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1,266 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OMA Omaha 5h 4m AFAMDL → G4 Omaha (OMA) to Mesa flights
FSD Sioux Falls 5h 5m AFAMDL → G4 Sioux Falls (FSD) to Mesa flights
DSM Des Moines 5h 32m AFDLKE → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Mesa flights
FAR Fargo 5h 34m AFAMDL → G4 Fargo (FAR) to Mesa flights
ICT Wichita 5h 55m AFDLKE → G4 Wichita (ICT) to Mesa flights
BZN Bozeman 6h AFAMDL → G4 Bozeman (BZN) to Mesa flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 17m AFDLVS → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights
BIS Bismarck 6h 29m AMDLKE → G4 Bismarck (BIS) to Mesa flights
ATW Appleton 6h 38m AFDLKE → G4 Appleton (ATW) to Mesa flights
CID Cedar Rapids 6h 42m AFDLKE → G4 Cedar Rapids (CID) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Mesa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,266 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–AZA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,266 miles in 3h 10m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSP Routes AZA Routes MSP Live Flights AZA Live Flights MSP Delays
All flights from Mesa (AZA) Mesa to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 97% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
OMA ~5h 4m FSD ~5h 5m DSM ~5h 32m FAR ~5h 34m COS ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
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 → AZA
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
97%
Return
AZA → MSP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Alternatives

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
Weekly flights – 3 2
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 5m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 97% – –
Saint Cloud (STC) to Mesa flights · La Crosse (LSE) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

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 10m 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–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

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 about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,266 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to AZA: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Eppley Airfield, Sioux Falls Regional and Des Moines.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AZA 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.
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.
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 AZA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to AZA is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eppley Airfield, Sioux Falls Regional and Des Moines. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC) and La Crosse (LSE).