Minneapolis to Lansing (MSP–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 30m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
ORD Chicago 3h 41m AAACAF → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington 5h 40m AADLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 12h 26m AFDLLA → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
TVC Traverse City ~3h 35m AFDLWS → Traverse City (TVC) to Lansing flights
IWD Ironwood ~4h 4m KG → Ironwood (IWD) to Lansing flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 51m AFDLVS → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Lansing flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 45m SY → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Lansing flights
RSW Fort Myers ~8h 4m AFDLSY → Fort Myers (RSW) to Lansing flights
IAD Dulles ~8h 38m AFDLKE → Dulles (IAD) to Lansing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Lansing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 454 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–LAN had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 454 miles in 1h 17m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~3h 30m TVC ~3h 35m ORD ~3h 41m IWD ~4h 4m OKC ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
364
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → LAN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
LAN → MSP
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
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–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LAN
Full nameCapital Region International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Capital Region International Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 454 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to LAN: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LAN 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 LAN

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LAN is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.