Minneapolis to Fort Smith (MSP–FSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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662 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 1 hub
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Minneapolis to Fort Smith
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
662 mi 1h 47m nonstop

MSP–FSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DFW ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → FSM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
FSM → MSP
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Smith is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · FSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Smith.
Distance & Flight Time
662 mi / 1,066 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m 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.

Facts

MSP–FSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fort Smith route.
Route details
Distance662 mi / 1,066 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FSM
Full nameFort Smith Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSM / KFSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation469 ft / 143 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Fort Smith Regional Airport take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 662 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from FSM 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 FSM

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to FSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FSM is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 662 miles (1,066 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.