Minneapolis to Dallas (MSP–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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73H
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B38M
4:55 PM
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Minneapolis to Dallas
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 854 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 112 1-stop hubs

MSP–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 854 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H, B38M 2h25-2h30 56% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38M – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to DAL direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
AFW ~3h 39m ICT ~4h 16m LSE ~4h 25m VPZ ~4h 33m PWK ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,565
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 → DAL
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
58%
Return
DAL → MSP
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric MSP→DAL STC→DAL RST→DAL
Distance from MSP – 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 54m 2h 43m
Departure OTP 56% – –
Saint Cloud (STC) to Dallas flights · Rochester (RST) to Dallas flights · La Crosse (LSE) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
854 mi / 1,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 51m.
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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance854 mi / 1,374 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 51m. The route covers 854 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSP to DAL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, ICT, LSE, VPZ, PWK, CXO, RST, DSM, SBN, BJC, APA, GPT, ELP, CGF, IAH, MTJ, LUK, SAF, ASE, PDK, CVG, EGE, GSO, ROC, VRB, DVT, SCF, IAD, JAC, BZN, YYZ, MLB, ORL, TEB, FMY, PIE, SYR, AGS, EWR, CHS, OPF, YYC, RIC, TTN, BDL, NAS, BED, FCA, PGD, PSP, APF, JFK, APC, SAV, JAX, PLS, PBI, SJO, SJD, HOU, BFI, SXM, ORD, STL, PHL, OKC, IND, BNA, SUS, AUS, MIA, SJC, MCI, MDW, OMA, PHX, SAT, SDF, DEN, ATL, MKE, TPA, MEM, SMF, FLL, BWI, PIT, SNA, LAS, CMH, SLC, LAX, MCO, SFO, DCA, LGA, TYS, RDU, MSY, SAN, VPS, ORF, SEA, RSW, HRL, CLT, TUS, SRQ, BOS, PDX, HDN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from DAL to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC, RST and LSE. 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 DAL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to DAL ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 854 miles (1,374 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC), Rochester (RST) and La Crosse (LSE).