Minneapolis to Durango (MSP–DRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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925 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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
DEN Denver 4h 14m ACAFCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Durango flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAAFAM → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 51m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
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Minneapolis to Durango
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
925 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–DRO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DEN ~4h 14m DFW ~5h 31m PHX ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
295
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 → DRO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DRO → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
Durango is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · DRO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Durango.
Distance & Flight Time
925 mi / 1,488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m 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–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Durango route.
Route details
Distance925 mi / 1,488 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to DRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Durango La Plata County Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 925 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DRO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Durango is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from DRO 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 DRO

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to DRO is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 925 miles (1,488 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.