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

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SY1681
SY Sun Country
738
4:30 PM
CDT T2
7:24 PM
CDT
2h 54m
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SY1682
SY Sun Country
738
8:00 AM
CDT T3
10:42 AM
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2h 42m
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Minneapolis to Houston
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,059 mi 2h 54m nonstop 162 1-stop hubs

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 54m. Beyond nonstop, 162 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSP Routes HOU Routes MSP Live Flights HOU Live Flights MSP Delays HOU Delays
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 3 738 2h54 100% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (4 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
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
162
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,753
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MSP→HOU RST→HOU
Distance from MSP – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 –
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 100% –
Rochester (RST) 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 54m.
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 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections162 hubs
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 approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,059 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSP to HOU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXO, GRR, AFW, LNK, JVL, BPT, RST, UGN, PWK, NEW, ADS, CMI, LIT, DSM, BJC, CID, XNA, MLI, BFF, GRB, MKE, LUK, APA, BMG, SAF, CVG, DAY, TOL, SSI, MKC, PDK, PWA, RAP, MTY, HDN, SBN, EGE, AHN, ORD, CAE, MTJ, GSO, ASE, CLE, CRG, AGS, LBB, PIE, SCF, ISM, VRB, ORL, YYZ, JAC, VNC, FMY, MLB, CLT, ALB, BCT, ILM, CHO, SUA, TMB, MMU, TUS, APF, OPF, TEB, TRM, PHL, ORF, BZN, IAD, PGD, QRO, RSW, YYC, HPN, SYR, PBI, CLD, YOW, BED, EWR, TLC, FCA, VNY, SRQ, SNA, PVD, NAS, BOS, MRY, ONT, YUL, PVR, SBA, BZE, PSP, ACY, STS, APC, GCM, RTB, BFI, ELP, CUN, OAK, RNO, SAV, PLS, SFO, YVR, LIR, STT, CMH, VPS, SJU, SXM, CHS, DFW, OKC, IND, MSY, AUS, BNA, STL, BWI, MCO, MDW, MEM, MIA, ATL, MCI, TPA, AVL, LAS, DEN, DAL, SAT, PHX, PIT, LAX, DCA, SAN, ABQ, SMF, LGA, FLL, HRL, OMA, JAX, SLC, TYS, SDF, SJC, RDU, JWN, SJD, SJO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to HOU ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

162 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CXO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).