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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL10
DL Delta
339
6:05 PM
CDT T1
7:05 AM+1
GMT
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3554
AF Air France
339
11:05 AM
GMT T3
2:00 PM
CDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9
DL Delta
339
11:05 AM
GMT T3
3:00 PM
CDT
8h 55m
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 nonstop +5h ahead 44 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. Beyond nonstop, 44 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 8h 69% 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,731
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
LHR → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
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
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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. 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 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, BWI, CLT, KEF, DUB, AMS, DTW, YYZ, RDU, IAD, BOS, CDG, TPA, DEN, AUS, ORD, MSY, BNA, NAS, DFW, SLC, PHL, PDX, ATL, EWR, JFK, MCO, IAH, MIA, MBJ, CUN, YVR, MEX, LAS, SAN, SFO, PHX, SEA, LAX, YUL, PIT, YYC, HND and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 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 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,004 miles (6,443 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.