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

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AA894
AA American
320
6:17 AM
CDT T1
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 42m
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AA2052
AA American
320
6:22 AM
CDT T1
10:05 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL2792
DL Delta
717
8:55 AM
CDT T1
12:26 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL2539
DL Delta
717
9:56 AM
CDT T1
1:24 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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BA1662
BA British
319
10:10 AM
CDT T1
1:43 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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BA1760
BA British
319
10:53 AM
CDT T1
2:28 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2392
AA American
320
11:00 AM
CDT T1
2:38 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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BA1871
BA British
320
11:00 AM
CDT T1
2:38 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA3099
AA American
319
11:41 AM
CDT T1
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA942
AA American
12:16 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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BA1687
BA British
320
1:48 PM
CDT T1
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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BA1767
BA British
320
1:54 PM
CDT T1
5:33 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL2819
DL Delta
717
2:37 PM
CDT T1
5:58 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AF2172
AF Air France
221
2:42 PM
CDT T1
6:09 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AF2154
AF Air France
221
2:42 PM
CDT T1
6:09 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA2388
AA American
320
2:57 PM
CDT T1
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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BA1777
BA British
320
2:57 PM
CDT T1
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2942
AA American
320
3:23 PM
CDT T1
6:41 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2381
AA American
320
3:51 PM
CDT T1
7:34 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2140
AA American
320
5:05 PM
CDT T1
8:43 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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BA1711
BA British
320
5:05 PM
CDT T1
8:43 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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SY1647
SY Sun Country
738
5:36 PM
CDT T2
9:04 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AF2073
AF Air France
717
7:49 PM
CDT T1
11:19 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL2929
DL Delta
717
7:49 PM
CDT T1
11:17 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3099
AA American
319
7:37 AM
EDT
9:28 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL2491
DL Delta
717
7:42 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA2392
AA American
319
8:00 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AF2642
AF Air France
717
11:33 AM
EDT
1:33 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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DL1686
DL Delta
717
11:33 AM
EDT
1:33 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2388
AA American
320
11:35 AM
EDT
1:21 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL1418
DL Delta
717
12:02 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2942
AA American
320
12:05 PM
EDT
1:43 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2140
AA American
320
2:30 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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BA1787
BA British
320
2:30 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1784
BA British
320
2:30 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2381
AA American
320
3:00 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1710
BA British
320
3:00 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1676
BA British
320
9:30 PM
EDT
11:19 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1635
AA American
320
9:30 PM
EDT
11:19 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1711
BA British
320
9:31 PM
EDT
11:16 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA2041
AA American
320
9:40 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1648
SY Sun Country
738
10:00 PM
EDT
11:46 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2819
DL Delta
717
10:35 PM
EDT TM
12:08 AM+1
CDT
2h 33m
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 Charlotte
5 carriers, 130 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 130 Flights/wk 930 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead 130 1-stop hubs

MSP–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 130 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 54 319, 320 1h54-2h43 19% Oneworld
BA British Airways 39 319, 320 2h33-2h43 19% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 28 717 2h21-2h31 19% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 221, 717 2h27-2h30 19% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 2h28 19%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF
319 Airbus A319 – AA, BA
320 Airbus A320 – AA, BA
717 Boeing 717 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (93 flights/wk, 72%)
SkyTeam: AF + DL (35 flights/wk, 27%)
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 2%)
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
17
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
130
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
130
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,142
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
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Arriving
70%
Return
CLT → MSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → CLT delays →

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 1h 54m to 2h 43m.
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 time1h 54m to 2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights130 out / 112 return
1-stop connections130 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 54m to 2h 43m. The route covers 930 miles.
There are approximately 130 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CLT. The return direction has about 112 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKG, PWK, OSU, YIP, PDK, LUK, TVC, TTN, GSO, CRG, ICT, DAY, GPT, PKB, LWB, TEB, CHO, ACY, ROC, BDR, BED, ALB, ORL, APF, FMY, PIE, VRB, OPF, MLB, PVD, SAF, ASE, BZN, ELP, SCF, NAS, EGE, QRO, SBD, AGS, BZE, LIR, SJO, BFI, CID, SMF, CUN, IAD, JAX, SJD, MDW, PDX, MCI, PUJ, STL, FWA, ORD, ATL, BDL, MSN, SDF, GRR, DTW, PHL, JFK, BNA, YUL, TYS, CMH, MKE, MIA, SBN, ORF, IND, CLE, RDU, DFW, BWI, CVG, PIT, ATW, LGA, CHS, RIC, DSM, IAH, YYZ, MCO, DCA, DUB, EWR, SNA, MEM, BOS, SAV, PHX, SYR, DEN, OMA, FLL, CDG, SEA, TPA, SAN, XNA, SLC, LAX, RSW, SRQ, LHR, VPS, LAS, OKC, SXM, SFO, PBI, AUS, HPN, SAT, AUA, MSY, SJU, DAL, GCM, PSP, MBJ, PLS, MEX, CZM and STT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CLT ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 242 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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