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

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196 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5234
DL Delta
CR9
11:20 AM
CDT T1
12:28 PM
CDT
1h 8m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3538
DL Delta
CR9
2:36 PM
CDT T1
3:44 PM
CDT
1h 8m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8020
WS WestJet
CR9
2:36 PM
CDT T1
3:44 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5477
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 PM
CDT T1
7:06 PM
CDT
1h 6m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3362+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
6:20 PM
CDT T1
7:27 PM
CDT
1h 7m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3578
DL Delta
CR9
6:30 PM
CDT T1
7:38 PM
CDT
1h 8m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7800
WS WestJet
319
9:59 PM
CDT T1
11:02 PM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1694+5
DL Delta
319
10:05 PM
CDT T1
11:11 PM
CDT
1h 6m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4020cs
AM Aeromexi
319
10:05 PM
CDT T1
11:12 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3364cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
10:05 PM
CDT T1
11:11 PM
CDT
1h 6m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3877cs
KE Korean
319
10:05 PM
CDT T1
11:11 PM
CDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7481cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:15 AM
CDT
6:23 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3851cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:15 AM
CDT TM
6:23 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3840+2
DL Delta
CR9
5:15 AM
CDT TM
6:23 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8236cs
WS WestJet
319
6:15 AM
CDT TM
7:24 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3223
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:16 AM
CDT
7:32 AM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3198
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:16 AM
CDT
7:28 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1006+2
DL Delta
319
8:23 AM
CDT
9:29 AM
CDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3878+3
KE Korean
319
9:15 AM
CDT TM
10:27 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6568
WS WestJet
319
10:53 AM
CDT
11:58 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2361
DL Delta
319
10:53 AM
CDT
11:58 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6579
WS WestJet
CR9
1:13 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5234
DL Delta
CR9
1:20 PM
CDT
2:28 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3361+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
1:35 PM
CDT TM
2:44 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3363+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
4:17 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7014
WS WestJet
CR9
4:26 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3538
DL Delta
CR9
4:26 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAACAF AAASCM Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls flights
DEN Denver 4h 41m ACAFCM CMDLEJA Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls flights
RAP Rapid City 5h 36m AFAMDL 5AEM Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAAFAM AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 51m AAAFAM AAOO Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Sioux Falls flights
BNA Nashville 12h 33m AFDLKE G4 Nashville (BNA) to Sioux Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 30m AFDLKE G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sioux Falls flights
ABR Aberdeen ~3h 34m DL IRO Aberdeen (ABR) to Sioux Falls flights
DSM Des Moines ~3h 39m AFDLKE SY Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls flights
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Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
2 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 196 mi 1h 7m nonstop

MSP–FSD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 35 319, CR9 1h06-1h08 83% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 83%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
84
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
862
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
74%
Return
FSD → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
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 1h 7m 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.

MSP–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights77 out / 84 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 196 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to FSD: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Rapid City Regional.
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 Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FSD is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Rapid City Regional. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.