Minneapolis to Charlotte (MSP–CLT) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 44 | 319, 320 | 2h37-2h44 | Oneworld | BA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | 39 | 221, 319, BCS1 | 2h27-2h34 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 6 | 738 | 2h38-2h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→CLT | RST→CLT | BRD→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 114 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 150 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 37m | 1h 36m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and Sun Country Airlines. With 150 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 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 150 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 297 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gerald R. Ford, St. Louis Lambert and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Brainerd (BRD) and Duluth (DLH).