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

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284 mi airlines charter/private 30/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4329
DL Delta
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T1
10:18 AM
CDT
1h 28m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4330
DL Delta
CR7
1:00 PM
CDT T1
2:24 PM
CDT
1h 24m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4331
DL Delta
CR5
4:45 PM
CDT T1
6:09 PM
CDT
1h 24m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4332
DL Delta
CR7
9:45 PM
CDT T1
11:03 PM
CDT
1h 18m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3486
AF Air France
CR9
9:45 PM
CDT T1
11:01 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4328
DL Delta
CR7
5:00 AM
CDT
6:21 AM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4329
DL Delta
CR7
10:53 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3062+1
AF Air France
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT
1:32 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4330
DL Delta
CR5
3:55 PM
CDT
5:21 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4331
DL Delta
CR5
7:15 PM
CDT
8:43 PM
CDT
1h 28m
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 2 hubs
AZA Mesa ~7h 50m Mesa (AZA) to Grand Forks flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 8m Bullhead City (IFP) to Grand Forks flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Grand Forks
4 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 284 mi 1h 24m nonstop

MSP–GFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 26 CR5, CR7 1h18-1h28 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 4 CR9 1h16 100% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (30 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO + 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 GFK direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to GFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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 1h 24m 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–GFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Grand Forks route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 456 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights30 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: GFK
IATA / ICAOGFK / KGFK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 284 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MSP to GFK: Delta Air Lines, Air France, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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, Air France, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to GFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to GFK is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (456 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.