Minneapolis to Charlotte (MSP–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
930 mi airlines charter/private 127/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 42 flights Verified 57m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA894
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
6:47 AM
CDT T1
10:25 AM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2792+2
DL Delta
221
7:10 AM
CDT T1
10:41 AM
EDT
2h 31m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1647
Starts Sep 18 Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
8:35 AM
CDT T2
12:08 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1737
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
9:55 AM
CDT T1
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2819+6
DL Delta
221
10:30 AM
CDT T1
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 29m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2402cs
BA British
319
11:08 AM
CDT T1
2:44 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1672+1
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
11:08 AM
CDT T1
2:44 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1947
Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
1:50 PM
CDT T2
5:28 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1871+1
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
BA British
320 Seat map
1:54 PM
CDT T1
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5473
Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
2:45 PM
CDT T1
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2820
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
2:45 PM
CDT T1
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 30m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2973
Seat map
AF Air France
319 Seat map
2:49 PM
CDT T1
6:21 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1671+1
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
3:01 PM
CDT T1
6:38 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1752cs
BA British
320
3:01 PM
CDT T1
6:38 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2172cs
AF Air France
319
3:15 PM
CDT T1
6:44 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2821+2
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
3:15 PM
CDT T1
6:44 PM
EDT
2h 29m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1711cs
Starts Sep 20
BA British
319
5:47 PM
CDT T1
9:24 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2140+2
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
5:47 PM
CDT T1
9:24 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2929+3
DL Delta
221
8:06 PM
CDT T1
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 34m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3811cs
KE Korean
221
8:07 PM
CDT T1
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3529cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
BCS1
8:07 PM
CDT T1
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2491+2
DL Delta
BCS1
6:20 AM
EDT TM
8:03 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3812cs
KE Korean
BCS1
6:24 AM
EDT TM
8:03 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7045cs
WS WestJet
221
6:24 AM
EDT
8:03 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1737
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
7:25 AM
EDT
9:13 AM
CDT
2h 48m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2972
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
8:38 AM
EDT
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2792+2
DL Delta
221
11:31 AM
EDT
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2331
Starts Sep 28
AF Air France
221
11:31 AM
EDT
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2131cs
AF Air France
221
11:31 AM
EDT TM
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3297cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
221
11:33 AM
EDT TM
1:16 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1948
Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
11:42 AM
EDT
1:27 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1671+1
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
12:35 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
CDT
2h 39m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1787cs
Starts Sep 20
BA British
319
2:59 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2140+2
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
2:59 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 41m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2819+6
DL Delta
221
3:57 PM
EDT TM
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1648
Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
4:00 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2750cs
AF Air France
221
5:13 PM
EDT TM
6:58 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6889cs
WS WestJet
221
5:19 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3299cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
221
5:19 PM
EDT TM
7:08 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2820
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
7:16 PM
EDT TM
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2176+1
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:20 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 43m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1659cs
BA British
738
7:20 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 4h 5m AFDLVS LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 4h 9m AFAMDL AABAWN St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 4h 11m AFDLKE AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 13m AFDLKE AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Charlotte flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 15m AFAMDL AA Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 16m AFDLKE AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 18m AFAMDL AA Grand Rapids (GRR) to Charlotte flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 18m AFDLKE AA Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte flights
LEX Lexington 4h 20m DLJRE AA Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 24m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Charlotte
5 carriers, 127 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 930 mi 2h 34m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 35 319, 320, 738 2h34-2h38 87% Oneworld BA
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS 35 221, 319 2h29-2h34 87% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS
SY Sun Country Airlines 7 738 2h33-2h38 87%
WS WestJet 2 319 2h30 87%
KL KLM 0 87% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL, KE
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AF, BA, DL, WS
320 Airbus A320 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, SY
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – VS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 44%)
SkyTeam: DL + KL (35 flights/wk, 44%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WS (9 flights/wk, 11%)
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 CLT direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
127
Outbound / wk
132
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,772
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 → CLT
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
89%
Return
CLT → MSP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MSP→CLT STC→CLT RST→CLT
Distance from MSP 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 1
Weekly flights 127 1
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 8m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
930 mi / 1,496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
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.

Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

MSP–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance930 mi / 1,496 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights127 out / 132 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 930 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from MSP to CLT: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, WestJet, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and John Glenn Columbus.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC, RST and BRD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CLT

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, WestJet and KLM. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CLT is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 132 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC), Rochester (RST) and Brainerd (BRD).