Minneapolis to Thomson (MSP–HQU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Thomson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

MSP–HQU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CSJ leads the route. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–HQU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CSJ CSJ 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to HQU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Thomson is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · HQU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Thomson.
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–HQU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Thomson route.
Route details
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections2 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: HQU
Full nameThomson-McDuffie County Airport
IATA / ICAOHQU / KHQU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to HQU flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Thomson-McDuffie County Airport take approximately 3h 50m.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CSJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXO and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thomson is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
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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 HQU

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (HQU) are connected by nonstop service from CSJ.

MSP to HQU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to HQU ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CXO.