Minneapolis to New York (MSP–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,026 mi airlines 51/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM3806
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3700
AF Air France
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:59 AM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2261
AF Air France
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2316
AF Air France
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4935
DL Delta
CR9
6:55 AM
CDT T1
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AM4045
AM Aeromexi
CR9
12:45 PM
CDT T1
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5283
DL Delta
CR9
12:45 PM
CDT T1
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4925
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5244
DL Delta
CR9
7:48 PM
CDT T1
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5053
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 AM
EDT T4
10:10 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL4903
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 AM
EDT T4
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF2167
AF Air France
CR9
11:20 AM
EDT T4
1:41 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL4924
DL Delta
CR9
11:25 AM
EDT T4
1:38 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AM3764
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:59 PM
EDT T4
8:26 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AF2205
AF Air France
CR9
5:59 PM
EDT T4
8:26 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL5446
DL Delta
CR9
6:20 PM
EDT T4
8:44 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL2245
DL Delta
221
6:20 PM
EDT T4
8:50 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to New York
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 1,026 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 97 1-stop hubs

MSP–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 CR9 2h44-2h55 55% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 CR9 2h44-2h55 55% SkyTeam
AF Air France 9 CR9 2h55-3h04 55% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 1 55% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (51 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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 JFK direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,959
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → JFK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
90%
Return
JFK → MSP
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,026 mi / 1,651 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 3h 4m.
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.

Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

MSP–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,026 mi / 1,651 km
Flight time2h 44m to 3h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 56 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 3h 4m. The route covers 1,026 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from MSP to JFK. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, TEB, ROC, ALB, BED, GSO, PVD, BWI, AFW, LGA, MLB, APF, VRB, OPF, AGS, EGE, BDL, NAS, SAV, STT, SJO, SRQ, IAD, BZE, CUN, MSY, SJD, DTW, PSP, PIT, PVR, SYR, CMH, PHL, ATL, SUS, PBI, ORF, ORD, MIA, BOS, LEJ, DUB, DCA, MKE, BNA, YYZ, DEN, RDU, YYC, CLE, CLT, YVR, CDG, CVG, SAN, IND, HNL, EWR, MCO, TPA, AMS, RSW, RIC, PHX, CHS, LHR, SAT, JAX, SLC, SXM, SEA, ANC, LAS, PDX, DFW, LAX, SFO, KEF, IAH, FLL, BZN, YUL, PUJ, MCI, SJU, AUS, SNA, MEX, GCM, VPS, PLS, MBJ, LIR, AUA, HND and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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 JFK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to JFK ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,651 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.