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

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Minneapolis to Liberia
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,413 mi 5h 31m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

MSP–LIR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,413 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 92% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 92% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,429
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.
Know before you go

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 5h 31m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,413 mi / 3,883 km
Flight time5h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

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 5h 31m. The route covers 2,413 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to LIR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, FMY, BCT, SGR, IND, OPF, AUS, MLB, APF, TMB, SLC, BZE, MDW, SJO, PIE, NAS, IAD, RDU, PBI, TEB, MCI, HPN, TTN, BZN, DTW, BED, LAS, SCF, YOW, SJU, YWG, PHL, SXM, BOS, VNY, OAK, SNA, SJC, YVR, YYC, YUL, FLL, HOU, YYZ, ATL, IAH, DEN, CLT, LAX, DFW, ORD, JFK, MIA, EWR, SFO, BWI 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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LIR ranges from 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,413 miles (3,883 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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