Minneapolis to Grand Forks (MSP–GFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
OO125
OO SkyWest
6:31 AM
CDT
7:23 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
E7W
10:10 AM
CDT T1
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
E75L
2:20 PM
CDT T1
3:46 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL3890
DL Delta
E7W
11:46 PM
CDT T1
1:16 AM+1
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3878
DL Delta
E75L
5:00 AM
CDT
6:25 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AM3468
AM Aeromexi
E75L
5:00 AM
CDT
6:25 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
E7W
12:15 PM
CDT
1:34 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF3062
AF Air France
E75L
12:18 PM
CDT
1:39 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
E7W
5:38 PM
CDT
7:46 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Grand Forks
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 284 mi 0h 52m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MSP–GFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–GFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 E75L, E7W 1h25-1h30 100% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 0h52 100%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 5%)
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 GFK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to GFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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 → GFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
GFK → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Grand Forks is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · GFK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Grand Forks.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 30m.
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–GFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Grand Forks route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 456 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 35 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: GFK
IATA / ICAOGFK / KGFK
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Center
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation845 ft / 258 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to GFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Grand Forks International Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 30m. The route covers 284 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from MSP to GFK. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GFK 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 GFK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to GFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to GFK ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (456 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.