Minneapolis to La Crosse (MSP–LSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to La Crosse
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 119 mi 0h 35m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

MSP–LSE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. BMJ and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 119 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–LSE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BMJ BMJ 2 – – 50% – –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BMJ + SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
OMA ~3h 50m IND ~4h 11m BNA ~5h 52m RDU ~6h 37m IFP ~7h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → LSE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
LSE → MSP
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
La Crosse is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LSE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse.
Distance & Flight Time
119 mi / 192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.
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–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance119 mi / 192 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LSE
Full nameLa Crosse Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to La Crosse Regional Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 119 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BMJ and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSP to LSE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, IND, BNA, RDU, IFP, PBI, ORD and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LSE to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LSE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) are connected by nonstop service from BMJ and Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LSE ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 119 miles (192 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.