Minneapolis to Sioux Falls (MSP–FSD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4089
DL Delta
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T1
10:12 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4035
DL Delta
CR9
9:05 AM
CDT T1
10:21 AM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4085
DL Delta
E75L
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4028
DL Delta
E7W
3:27 PM
CDT T1
4:26 PM
CDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4056
DL Delta
CR9
6:10 PM
CDT T1
7:20 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2755
AF Air France
E7W
6:15 PM
CDT T1
7:22 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1694
DL Delta
319
9:55 PM
CDT T1
11:04 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3460
AM Aeromexi
319
5:00 AM
CDT TM
6:18 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3962
DL Delta
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:14 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL3915
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 AM
CDT
6:08 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AM3701
AM Aeromexi
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:14 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL1212
DL Delta
319
6:15 AM
CDT TM
7:24 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL962
DL Delta
319
8:00 AM
CDT
9:11 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL1260
DL Delta
319
8:05 AM
CDT
9:09 AM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4089
DL Delta
E7W
10:53 AM
CDT
12:07 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4035
DL Delta
CR9
11:01 AM
CDT TM
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4085
DL Delta
E75L
1:00 PM
CDT TM
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4028
DL Delta
E7W
4:23 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 196 mi 0h 59m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

MSP–FSD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–FSD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 40 319, CR9, E75L, E7W 0h59-1h16 69% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E7W 1h07 69% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (47 flights/wk, 100%)
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 FSD direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
959
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 → FSD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
75%
Return
FSD → MSP
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → FSD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sioux Falls is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · FSD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 16m.
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.

MSP–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 66 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FSD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Sioux Falls Regional Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 16m. The route covers 196 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from MSP to FSD. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SLC, BOS, MCO, SNA, ATL, DEN, ORD, DFW, RAP, PHX, LAS, BNA, FLL, IAD, PIE, PGD and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FSD 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 FSD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FSD ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.