Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale (MSP–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,489 mi airlines 51/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY753
SY Sun Country
738
6:51 AM
CDT T2
11:45 AM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2841
DL Delta
753
7:45 AM
CDT T1
12:30 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1134
DL Delta
753
9:10 AM
CDT T1
1:31 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1617
SY Sun Country
738
10:15 AM
CDT T2
2:34 PM
EDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL488
DL Delta
320
10:25 AM
CDT T1
3:04 PM
EDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY755
SY Sun Country
738
11:00 AM
CDT T2
3:31 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL733
DL Delta
321
12:55 PM
CDT T1
5:25 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2436
AF Air France
321
6:40 PM
CDT T1
11:18 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2231
AF Air France
321
6:59 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1683
DL Delta
321
8:05 PM
CDT T1
12:31 AM+1
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8760
SY Sun Country
738
2:20 AM
EDT
4:53 AM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2687
AF Air France
321
7:00 AM
EDT T2
9:57 AM
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2212
DL Delta
321
7:20 AM
EDT T2
10:14 AM
CDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1618
SY Sun Country
738
8:00 AM
EDT T3
10:59 AM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY754
SY Sun Country
738
1:07 PM
EDT T3
3:37 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL673
DL Delta
321
2:45 PM
EDT T2
5:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL488
DL Delta
320
4:00 PM
EDT T2
7:04 PM
CDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1134
DL Delta
753
4:18 PM
EDT T2
7:16 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY756
SY Sun Country
738
4:33 PM
EDT T3
7:32 PM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL733
DL Delta
321
6:30 PM
EDT T2
9:33 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 1,489 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 123 1-stop hubs

MSP–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,489 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 29 320, 321, 753 3h21-3h45 11% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 12 738 3h19-3h54 11%
AF Air France 8 321 3h35-3h38 11% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
321 Airbus A321 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
753 Boeing 757-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (37 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: SY (12 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to FLL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,524
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → FLL
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
40%
Return
FLL → MSP
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → FLL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,489 mi / 2,396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m to 3h 54m.
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 FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MSP–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,489 mi / 2,396 km
Flight time3h 6m to 3h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights51 out / 50 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h 6m to 3h 54m. The route covers 1,489 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from MSP to FLL. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GPT, VRB, APF, PDK, MKG, FMY, PWK, OPF, JZI, GSO, PIE, CGF, CHO, SAV, TEB, TTN, BJC, ACY, APA, ROC, ALB, BED, TVC, PWA, ASE, PVD, CZM, PLS, ELP, EGE, JAC, HPN, BZE, TUS, HDN, TLC, YEG, SJO, PVR, SNA, RSW, SJC, XNA, SXM, AUA, FSD, STT, RDU, PUJ, CUN, RIC, YWG, TPA, MIA, STL, PIT, JFK, KEF, ATL, PBI, DTW, MCO, SBN, YUL, SUS, MDW, MKE, SDF, ORD, BNA, GRR, AUS, PHL, CMH, SYR, CLT, LIR, IND, DFW, EWR, CLE, CVG, BDL, LAS, BWI, LGA, TYS, MCI, IAH, MBJ, DEN, MSY, FWA, JAX, BOS, PHX, MEM, YYZ, ORF, PDX, SFO, DCA, SEA, DSM, NAS, ATW, DAL, IAD, LAX, YVR, CHS, SAT, YYC, SJU, OMA, CID, SLC, SAN, BZN, GCM, HOU, PGD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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 FLL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FLL ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,489 miles (2,396 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.