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

MSP Airport Page →
963 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 14m DLKEKL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Columbus flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 28m AFDLVS → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbus flights
MEM Memphis ~5h 29m AFDLKE → Memphis (MEM) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 54m AAACAF → Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 963 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–CSG had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 963 miles in 2h 9m.

Also explore MSP Routes CSG Routes MSP Live Flights CSG Live Flights MSP Delays
All flights from Columbus (CSG) Columbus to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–CSG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 74% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CSG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ATL ~4h 10m RDU ~5h 14m OKC ~5h 28m MEM ~5h 29m ORD ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → CSG
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CSG → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m 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.

Facts

MSP–CSG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,549 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CSG
Full nameColumbus Airport
IATA / ICAOCSG / KCSG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation397 ft / 121 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CSG flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Columbus Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to CSG: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 9m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
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 CSG

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Columbus Airport (CSG) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to CSG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CSG is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.