Minneapolis to Houston (MSP–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h49-2h52 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→HOU | RST→HOU | DLH→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 21m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
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–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 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 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Eppley Airfield and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Duluth (DLH) and Hibbing (HIB).