Minneapolis to Fort Wayne (MSP–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL3866
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:31 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3090
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3904
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3810
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:02 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Fort Wayne
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 41m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

MSP–FWA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR9 1h41-1h42 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR9 1h42 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (21 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 FWA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FWA.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
730
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 → FWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
FWA → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → FWA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 1h 42m.
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–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 41m to 1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 1h 42m. The route covers 487 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MSP to FWA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PHL, BDL, PBI, CLE, PHX, PSP, SFO, PIE, DFW, ORD, DTW, CLT, ATL, PGD, AZA, SRQ and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from FWA 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 FWA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FWA ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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