Minneapolis to Houston (MSP–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,059 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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SY1681
SY Sun Country
738
8:05 AM
CDT T2
10:57 AM
CDT
2h 52m
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M T W T F S S
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SY681
SY Sun Country
738
2:50 PM
CDT T2
5:44 PM
CDT
2h 54m
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M T W T F S S
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SY682
SY Sun Country
738
6:10 PM
CDT T2
8:53 PM
CDT
2h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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SY1954
SY Sun Country
738
7:45 PM
CDT
10:29 PM
CDT
2h 44m
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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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 28m DLKEVS → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
MEM Memphis 4h 30m AFDLKE → WN Memphis (MEM) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 44m AAAFAM → AABAFJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 4h 45m AFAMDL → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 45m DLSY → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 46m AFAMDL → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 53m WN → LXJWNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
SDF Louisville 5h 7m AFDLKE → WN Louisville (SDF) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Houston
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,059 mi 2h 53m nonstop

MSP–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes HOU Routes MSP Live Flights HOU Live Flights MSP Delays HOU Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 6 738 2h52-2h54 70% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to HOU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
STL ~4h 28m MEM ~4h 30m DFW ~4h 44m AUS ~4h 45m MSY ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,715
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 → HOU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
96%
Return
HOU → MSP
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MSP→HOU RST→HOU DLH→HOU
Distance from MSP – 76 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 6 1 –
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 21m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Rochester (RST) to Houston flights · Duluth (DLH) to Houston flights · Hibbing (HIB) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,704 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m 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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,704 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 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: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,059 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to HOU: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 St. Louis Lambert, Memphis and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST, DLH and HIB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HOU

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to HOU is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Memphis and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Duluth (DLH) and Hibbing (HIB).