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

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1,527 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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 5h 18m ACAFCM → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 25m AAAFAS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 27m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 33m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
RNO Reno 6h 8m DLSY → WN Reno (RNO) to Long Beach flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 16m AFDLVS → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 6h 35m AFAMDL → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 7h 13m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
SEA Seattle 7h 39m AFAMAS → WN Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach flights
SJC San Jose 7h 41m AFDLVS → WN San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,527 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–LGB had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,527 miles in 3h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 69% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
DEN ~5h 18m PHX ~5h 25m LAS ~5h 27m SLC ~5h 33m RNO ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
941
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
89%
Return
LGB → MSP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
71%
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
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 operated the nonstop from MSP to LGB: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 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 Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.