Minneapolis to Chattanooga (MSP–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 20m AAACAF → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 48m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 29m AAAFAM → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 6h 5m DLKEWS → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 6h 15m AADLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 49m DLKESK → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 12m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 7h 16m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and CHA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MSP Routes CHA Routes MSP Live Flights CHA Live Flights MSP Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 20m DTW ~4h 31m CLT ~4h 48m BUF ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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 → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CHA → MSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CHA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CHA 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.