Minneapolis to Dubuque (MSP–DBQ) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IAD Dulles ~6h 10m AFDLKE → Dulles (IAD) to Dubuque flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 29m SY → Atlantic City (ACY) to Dubuque flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 9m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Dubuque flights
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Minneapolis to Dubuque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 212 mi 0h 57m nonstop

MSP–DBQ 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 212 miles in 0h 57m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–DBQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 DBQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAD ~6h 10m ACY ~6h 29m IFP ~8h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → DBQ
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
DBQ → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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
0h
Dubuque is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · DBQ: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Dubuque.
Distance & Flight Time
212 mi / 342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m 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–DBQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Dubuque route.
Route details
Distance212 mi / 342 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
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: DBQ
Full nameDubuque Regional Airport
IATA / ICAODBQ / KDBQ
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to DBQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Dubuque Regional Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 212 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to DBQ: 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 0h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from DBQ 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 DBQ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) 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 DBQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to DBQ is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 212 miles (342 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.