Minneapolis to New York (MSP–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | CR9 | 2h44-2h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | CR9 | 2h44-2h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | CR9 | 2h55-3h04 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.