Minneapolis to Fort Bliss/El Paso (MSP–BIF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Fort Bliss/El Paso
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,145 mi 2h 39m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

MSP–BIF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,145 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BIF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 86% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 86% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BIF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fort Bliss/El Paso is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BIF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,145 mi / 1,843 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m.
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–BIF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fort Bliss/El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,145 mi / 1,843 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BIF
Full nameBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
IATA / ICAOBIF / KBIF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,946 ft / 1,203 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BIF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) take approximately 2h 39m. The route covers 1,145 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BIF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TUS, CVG, BNA, ORD, TYS, PDX, PIE, BWI, RNO, PHL, FLL, SMF, BDL, JFK, MIA, GEG, SJU and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Bliss/El Paso is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
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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 BIF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to BIF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BIF ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,145 miles (1,843 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL.