Minneapolis to Kincheloe (MSP–CIU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
CR7
12:45 PM
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3:20 PM
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DL Delta
CR7
7:00 AM
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Minneapolis to Kincheloe
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 434 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

MSP–CIU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 434 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CIU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 6 CR7 1h35 96% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to CIU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CIU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
202
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
Kincheloe is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · CIU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Kincheloe.
Distance & Flight Time
434 mi / 698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
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–CIU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Kincheloe route.
Route details
Distance434 mi / 698 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 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: CIU
Full nameChippewa County International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CIU flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Chippewa County International Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 434 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CIU. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, DTW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kincheloe is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CIU 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.

Flights from MSP to CIU

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to CIU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CIU ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 434 miles (698 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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