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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL10+4
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
11:10 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
1:05 PM+1
BST
7h 55m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3554cs
AF Air France
333
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:25 PM
CDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV4418cs
SV Saudia
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:12 PM
CDT
8h 47m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9+4
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:25 PM
CDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3983cs
SK S
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:12 PM
CDT
8h 47m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4041cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
339
12:25 PM
BST T3
3:25 PM
CDT
9h
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DUB Dublin 10h DLEI ACBAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
YUL Montréal 10h 8m ACAFAV A3ACAY Montréal (YUL) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 15m DLKLSV 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
BOS Boston 10h 16m AFDLKE AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 19m DLFI AIBAEK Reykjavík (KEF) to London flights
ORD Chicago 10h 29m AAACAF AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 30m AFDLKL AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 34m ACDLEK A3ACAY Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 40m DLKESY AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
PIT Pittsburgh 10h 46m AFDLKE AYBAEI Pittsburgh (PIT) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,004 mi 7h 55m nonstop +6h ahead

MSP–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 7h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7h55 87% 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
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,015
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → LHR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
LHR → MSP
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

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 7h 55m gate to gate.
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 time7h 55m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,004 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to LHR: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily 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 Dublin, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 is about 7 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,004 miles (6,443 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.