Minneapolis to Lubbock (MSP–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
900 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 36m ACAFCM → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Lubbock flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 46m AAAFAM → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock flights
IAH Houston 5h 31m AFAMDL → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Lubbock flights
DAL Dallas 6h 16m WN → EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 27m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lubbock flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 38m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock flights
AUS Austin 6h 45m AAAFAM → WN Austin (AUS) to Lubbock flights
HOU Houston 7h 36m SY → WN Houston (HOU) to Lubbock flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 43m AFDLKE → OO Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lubbock flights
MSY New Orleans ~6h 21m DLSY → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Lubbock flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Lubbock
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 900 mi 2h 24m nonstop

MSP–LBB had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 900 miles in 2h 24m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–LBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 83% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~4h 36m DFW ~4h 46m IAH ~5h 31m CVG ~5h 43m DAL ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
658
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 → LBB
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
100%
Return
LBB → MSP
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → LBB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lubbock is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LBB: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock.
Distance & Flight Time
900 mi / 1,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m 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–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lubbock route.
Route details
Distance900 mi / 1,448 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
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: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LBB flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 900 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to LBB: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 LBB

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 LBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LBB is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 900 miles (1,448 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.