Minneapolis to London (MSP–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL10+4
DL Delta
339
11:00 PM
CDT T1
1:05 PM+1
BST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3554cs
AF Air France
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:18 PM
CDT
8h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3983cs
SK S
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:18 PM
CDT
8h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4041cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:18 PM
CDT
8h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9+4
DL Delta
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:17 PM
CDT
8h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,004 mi 8h 5m nonstop +6h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

MSP–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 339 8h05 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to LHR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,934
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

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.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

MSP–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to London route.
Route details
Distance4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Flight time8h 5m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 28 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 8h 5m. The route covers 4,004 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YOW, KEF, NAS, MBJ, CUN, PDX, IAD, RDU, DUB, CDG, CLT, AMS, MCO, CPH, ORD, BNA, BOS, DTW, ATL, AUS, JFK, TPA, PHL, EWR, DFW, STL, MIA, BWI, CVG, FCO, DEN, MSY, IAH, SEA, MEX, LAS, SFO, LAX, PHX, YYZ, PIT, YUL, SLC, SAN, YVR, YYC, ICN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LHR ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,004 miles (6,443 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.