Minneapolis to Las Vegas (MSP–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–LAS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,297 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 145 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 53 | 321, 739 | 2h55-3h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 34 | 738 | 3h02-4h29 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | 321 | 3h31-3h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 3h38 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | B38M | 3h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→LAS | RST→LAS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
MSP–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to LAS
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to LAS ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
145 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).