Minneapolis to Columbus (MSP–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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625 mi airlines 37/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4981
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT T1
10:14 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1655
SY Sun Country
738
9:36 AM
CDT T2
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5041
DL Delta
CR9
3:48 PM
CDT T1
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3970
DL Delta
E7W
6:25 PM
CDT T1
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4121
AM Aeromexi
738
9:40 PM
CDT T1
12:25 AM+1
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1356
DL Delta
738
9:40 PM
CDT T1
12:25 AM+1
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2403
DL Delta
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3539
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:55 AM
EDT TM
8:09 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3306
UA United
7:31 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL4981
DL Delta
CR9
10:55 AM
EDT
12:03 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3588
DL Delta
E7W
11:22 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AF2732
AF Air France
E7W
11:22 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4972
DL Delta
CR9
7:28 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1656
SY Sun Country
738
9:00 PM
EDT
10:02 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3970
DL Delta
E7W
9:38 PM
EDT TM
11:06 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Columbus
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 625 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 80 1-stop hubs

MSP–CMH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 26 738, CR9, E7W 1h45-2h09 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 738 1h45 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 1h53 100%
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL, SY
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (33 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: SY (3 flights/wk, 8%)
Oneworld: AA (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 CMH direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,954
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 → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric MSP→CMH DLH→CMH
Distance from MSP 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 37 1
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m to 2h 9m.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,005 km
Flight time1h 16m to 2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 50 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 16m to 2h 9m. The route covers 625 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CMH. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, MKE, DAY, IND, LWB, LUK, DLH, CLE, CHO, OKC, TYS, PDK, TEB, SCE, MEM, BJI, ACY, BDR, MCI, HPN, CRG, BED, AGS, YUL, PWA, MLB, HDN, BZN, APF, PBI, SCF, YYC, VNC, TUS, BOI, ELP, YYZ, BDL, SLC, STL, DTW, ATL, ORD, BNA, DFW, MDW, SUS, EWR, PHL, CLT, DEN, MIA, IAH, LGA, DAL, MCO, DCA, FLL, BWI, SFO, IAD, PHX, TPA, BOS, RSW, RDU, JFK, SRQ, LAS, CHS, SAN, PIT, SEA, AUS, LAX, SAV, SBN, JAX, HOU and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CMH to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLH. 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 CMH

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CMH ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,005 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Duluth (DLH).