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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2847
DL Delta
221
7:05 AM
CDT T1
9:58 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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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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DL2057
DL Delta
221
10:00 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4990
DL Delta
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6704cs
WS WestJet
CR9
1:20 PM
CDT T1
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5091+1
DL Delta
CR9
1:20 PM
CDT T1
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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DL1449
DL Delta
221
3:36 PM
CDT T1
6:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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VS2039cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:53 PM
CDT T1
10:53 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3863+2
KE Korean
CR9
7:53 PM
CDT T1
10:53 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AF2166+1
AF Air France
221
8:15 PM
CDT T1
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1392
DL Delta
221
8:15 PM
CDT T1
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AF2240+1
AF Air France
221
8:15 PM
CDT T1
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3943cs
AM Aeromexi
320
8:59 PM
CDT T1
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL924+2
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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AM3529
AM Aeromexi
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL1357
DL Delta
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL797+2
DL Delta
738
6:35 AM
EDT TM
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3379cs
AM Aeromexi
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3864+2
KE Korean
CR9
6:35 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WS6674cs
WS WestJet
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL2847
DL Delta
221
10:50 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2889cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT TM
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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VS2000cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:35 PM
EDT TM
1:47 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL4879+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:35 PM
EDT TM
1:47 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL2057
DL Delta
221
1:44 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AF2962
AF Air France
221
1:44 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4990
DL Delta
CR7
1:44 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6676cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5021+2
DL Delta
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2326
AF Air France
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1449
DL Delta
221
7:25 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6458
WS WestJet
221
7:25 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Cleveland
2 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 79 Flights/wk 621 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 109 1-stop hubs

MSP–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 109 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 Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 48 221, 738, CR7, CR9 1h49-1h59 86% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
UA United Airlines 0 86% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, DL
320 Airbus A320 – AM
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (48 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
113
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
109
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,656
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.

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 0m.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights79 out / 113 return
1-stop connections109 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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. The route covers 621 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 79 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CLE. The return direction has about 113 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, YIP, JVL, GRB, BMG, MKE, ATW, CMH, ROA, IND, ERI, MMU, CHO, SDF, CID, TTN, MKC, SYR, PIT, SPI, TEB, OMA, PDK, ALB, FSD, CVG, YWG, ISP, BED, MEM, AGS, DAL, ICT, LNK, AFW, HPN, JZI, OKC, CHS, ILM, BDL, SAV, HHH, ABQ, EGE, MLB, VRB, ORL, GPT, HOU, NEW, SUA, FMY, AUS, BCT, OPF, MSY, APF, TMB, PBI, NAS, MYR, TRM, PSP, IFP, VNY, PLS, SNA, SJC, YVR, SJU, MCI, STL, SLC, RDU, DFW, ORD, DCA, DTW, EWR, ATL, BWI, JFK, MCO, MDW, TPA, IAD, PHL, BNA, MIA, CLT, BOS, LGA, DEN, IAH, YYZ, SEA, LAS, FLL, RSW, SRQ, SFO, LAX, DUB, PHX, GRR, CUN, HND and PUJ. 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 Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 79 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 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 192 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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