Minneapolis to Liberia (MSP–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1926
DL Delta
739
8:14 AM
CDT T1
12:30 PM
CST
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY759
SY Sun Country
738
9:12 AM
CDT T2
1:54 PM
CST
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY959
SY Sun Country
738
12:00 PM
CDT T2
3:44 PM
CST
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1812
DL Delta
739
2:07 PM
CST
8:34 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY760
SY Sun Country
738
3:54 PM
CST
10:36 PM
CDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Liberia
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 2,413 mi 4h 44m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

MSP–LIR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,413 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 5h16 54% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 4h44-5h42 54%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: SY (5 flights/wk, 42%)
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 LIR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,571
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 → LIR
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
LIR → 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
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,413 mi / 3,883 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m to 5h 42m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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.

MSP–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,413 mi / 3,883 km
Flight time4h 44m to 5h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 4h 44m to 5h 42m. The route covers 2,413 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MSP to LIR. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, FMY, AUS, DAL, PIE, MLB, APF, SLC, BZE, SJO, RDU, HOU, HPN, MCI, TTN, BZN, BED, LAS, YWG, SJU, SXM, YYC, YUL, CLT, BWI, DTW, IAH, LAX, MIA, DEN, ATL, YYZ, DFW, EWR, ORD, YVR, BOS, SFO, FLL, PHL, JFK and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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 LIR

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LIR ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes to 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,413 miles (3,883 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.