Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth (MSP–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth
5 carriers, 321 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
321 Flights/wk
853 mi
2h 13m nonstop
186 1-stop hubs
MSP–DFW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 853 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 186 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MSP–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, QF, QR | 55 | 738 | 2h35-2h47 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS | 34 | 223, 319, 320, 321, BCS1 | 2h13-2h40 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 321, 32N | 2h46 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 13 | 738 | 2h36-2h38 | – | – | |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 4 | 738 | 2h37 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 DFW direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to DFW.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Minneapolis
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | MSP→DFW | RST→DFW | LSE→DFW |
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| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 321 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 2h 6m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Time Difference
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MSP: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
MSP: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,372 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 53m.
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 DFW
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
Facts
MSP–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,372 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights321 out / 324 return
1-stop connections186 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MSP to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 53m. The route covers 853 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Royal Jordanian and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 12 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 321 nonstop flights per week from MSP to DFW. The return direction has about 324 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, AFW, LSE, CXO, MKC, LNK, RST, APA, LIT, SGR, GRK, MLI, BMI, FNT, CMI, TUP, BPT, DBQ, DAY, HDN, SAF, EGE, LBB, SCF, LUK, GPT, MTJ, MTY, YIP, ASE, SFB, CAE, MMU, TEB, GSO, TVC, TTN, PDK, AGS, HHH, APF, ALB, MQT, CHO, ORL, FMY, HPN, PIE, SUA, BCT, RNO, ONT, MZT, CLD, PBI, VNY, CZM, BFL, MRY, PVR, STS, ZIH, SBA, ELP, OPF, OAK, NAS, BZE, PSC, BFI, GCM, RTB, MBJ, PLS, CUN, SRQ, PUJ, LIR, MDW, STT, AUA, SAV, MSY, AUS, VPS, SYR, GEG, MYR, ORD, KEF, YYC, BWI, XNA, MSN, JFK, MKE, MCI, OMA, CHS, FAR, STL, CID, IAH, PIT, ICT, MIA, DTW, CMH, DSM, OKC, SBN, ATW, ILM, ATL, CVG, BDL, FSD, DUB, MSO, RAP, SAT, SMF, DEN, GRR, SDF, BNA, MEM, CPH, BIS, TYS, CLE, EWR, FWA, RDU, LAS, DCA, ABQ, PHX, RIC, IND, FLL, HNL, BOI, YVR, BIL, MCO, SLC, LAX, TPA, IAD, BZN, HOU, YYZ, RSW, SAN, CLT, PDX, PHL, LGA, BOS, SEA, ORF, SFO, SNA, HRL, CDG, JAC, SJC, SJU, YUL, JAX, TUS, ANC, AVL, QRO, FCO, MEX, PSP, SJD, JWN, FCA, AMS, SJO, ICN, LHR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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.
Block time is 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes southbound and 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes northbound. The distance is about 850 miles. Wind direction varies seasonally, so neither direction has a consistent speed advantage. Winter operations at MSP can add taxi time due to deicing procedures.
Delta Air Lines operates 4 to 6 daily nonstops from its Minneapolis hub. American Airlines runs 3 to 5 daily departures feeding its DFW hub. Sun Country Airlines adds 1 to 2 daily frequencies. This is a dual-hub route where two major carriers both treat it as a hub spoke. Total nonstop frequency runs 8 to 13 departures per day. Delta uses 737-900ER and A321 equipment. American flies 737-800 and A321.
Delta departs from Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) at MSP, which is the larger of the two terminals. American also operates from Terminal 1. Sun Country uses Terminal 2 (Humphrey), which is a separate building connected by light rail. If you are booked on Sun Country, allow extra time as Terminal 2 is a different facility. The light rail Blue Line runs between both terminals and connects to downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America.
MSP is well equipped for winter operations and rarely closes entirely. The airport has extensive deicing capacity and experienced snow removal crews. Ground delays of 30 to 60 minutes are common during active snowfall due to deicing queues. Flights are more likely to be delayed than canceled. DFW handles winter weather less frequently. When ice storms hit north Texas, DFW cancellation rates spike because the airport has fewer deicing resources than MSP. Check both ends of the route during winter travel.
Both airports are major hubs with wide connecting networks. DFW feeds American's routes to Latin America, the Caribbean, and transatlantic destinations. MSP feeds Delta's domestic network across the upper Midwest and connections to Asia via Seattle and Detroit. A traveler in Fargo or Duluth connecting through MSP can reach DFW and then continue to Cancun or London on a single ticket. The reverse works for someone in Austin or San Antonio connecting through DFW to reach MSP and then onward to northern tier cities.
Minneapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth: A Dual-Hub Corridor
MSP-DFW is a hub-to-hub route connecting Delta's Minneapolis fortress with American's Dallas/Fort Worth operation. The 850-mile sector takes about 3 hours. Delta runs 4 to 6 daily nonstops and American adds 3 to 5 daily frequencies, giving travelers 8 to 13 departures per day. Sun Country contributes 1 to 2 daily flights from Terminal 2 at MSP. The route carries heavy business traffic between two major corporate metros. Minneapolis is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies and Dallas-Fort Worth to 22. Corporate travel demand keeps frequencies high and equipment large, with A321 and 737-900ER aircraft common on peak departures.
Seasonal Considerations and Connectivity
Winter is the primary weather concern. MSP handles snow and cold efficiently with dedicated deicing infrastructure, but ground delays during heavy snowfall add 30 to 60 minutes. DFW is more vulnerable to ice storms, which hit north Texas a few times each winter and cause higher cancellation rates than MSP snow events. Both airports serve as strong connecting platforms. DFW connects to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe on American. MSP connects to the upper Midwest, northern Plains, and Asia-Pacific via Delta partner routings. The dual-hub dynamic means passengers can often find single-ticket itineraries in both directions that use this route as a bridge between two of the largest domestic networks.