Minneapolis to Newark (MSP–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: TP | 41 | 319, 739, 7M9, B38M, E7W | 2h-2h55 | Star Alliance | TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, SK, VS, WS | 27 | 221, 320, BCS3 | 2h32-2h42 | SkyTeam | KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→EWR | RST→EWR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 1h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
MSP–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to EWR
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to EWR is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 111 return, totaling 233 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Pittsburgh and Gerald R. Ford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).