Minneapolis to Cincinnati (MSP–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago ~4h 59m AAACAF → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
EWR Newark ~5h 46m DLKESK → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 33m AFDLKE → SY San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 602 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–LUK had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 602 miles in 1h 27m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–LUK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~4h 59m EWR ~5h 46m SAN ~9h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → LUK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LUK → MSP
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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
+1h
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LUK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
602 mi / 970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
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–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance602 mi / 970 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 602 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to LUK: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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 LUK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LUK is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 602 miles (970 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.