Minneapolis to Cleveland (MSP–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL5199
DL Delta
CR9
8:15 AM
CDT T1
11:15 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4979
DL Delta
CR9
8:24 AM
CDT T1
11:23 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL5091
DL Delta
CR9
1:20 PM
CDT T1
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3738
DL Delta
CR9
1:50 PM
CDT T1
4:46 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4785
DL Delta
CR9
7:53 PM
CDT T1
10:53 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AF2166
AF Air France
CR9
7:59 PM
CDT T1
11:06 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL1697
DL Delta
739
8:18 PM
CDT T1
11:18 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL924
DL Delta
738
8:59 PM
CDT T1
11:48 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL797
DL Delta
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AM3619
AM Aeromexi
717
6:35 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM3379
AM Aeromexi
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL4716
DL Delta
CR9
7:40 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5132
DL Delta
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL3738
DL Delta
CR9
5:35 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL5021
DL Delta
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Cleveland
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 621 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

MSP–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 42 738, 739, CR9 1h49-2h 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 2 CR9 2h07 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (44 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to CLE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,755
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
CLE → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → CLE delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 2h 7m.
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.

MSP–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 999 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 49 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 7m. The route covers 621 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CLE. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, CMH, IND, PDK, TTN, TEB, SYR, SDF, ALB, DAL, MEM, HPN, AGS, CHS, MLB, APF, VRB, EGE, HOU, ORL, FMY, MSY, NAS, PSP, SNA, PBI, SLC, SRQ, ATL, STL, PIT, CUN, ORD, DCA, DTW, RDU, DFW, BNA, EWR, PHL, MIA, CLT, MDW, IAH, JFK, BOS, LGA, BWI, DEN, YYZ, IAD, MCO, PHX, TPA, LAS, FLL, SFO, LAX, RSW, SEA, DUB, GRR, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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 CLE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CLE ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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