Minneapolis to Long Beach (MSP–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 20m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 22m AAAFAM → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m ACAFCM → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 34m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
RNO Reno 6h 6m DLSY → WN Reno (RNO) to Long Beach flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 21m AFDLVS → UAWN Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 6h 43m AAAFAM → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 52m AFCADL → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 8h 4m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 8h 13m AFDLEJA → WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Long Beach
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,527 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,527 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 32Q 3h50 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to LGB direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
LAS ~5h 20m PHX ~5h 22m DEN ~5h 26m SLC ~5h 34m RNO ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
789
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 → LGB
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
75%
Return
LGB → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → LGB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,527 mi / 2,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m 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–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,527 mi / 2,457 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
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: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Long Beach International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,527 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to LGB: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LGB 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 LGB

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LGB is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,527 miles (2,457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.