Minneapolis to Columbia (MSP–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 992 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

MSP–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (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 CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
955
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
992 mi / 1,597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
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–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance992 mi / 1,597 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections40 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: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 992 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, CHO, PDK, CHS, FWA, DAL, MDW, MMU, OMA, TEB, MYR, CLE, YYZ, SFB, SUA, PIE, AUS, MCO, RSW, OKC, JFK, PBI, HOU, DEN, PHX, SLC, VNY, SAN, IFP, MIA, DCA, DFW, ATL, PHL, IAD, FLL, CLT, ORD, LGA and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of 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 CAE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

MSP to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CAE ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,597 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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