Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale (MSP–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,489 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 14 | 739, 753 | 3h35-3h37 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 3h27 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→FLL | RST→FLL | LSE→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 37m | 2h 57m | 3h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to FLL is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,489 miles (2,396 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST) and La Crosse (LSE).