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

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Minneapolis to Cincinnati
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 602 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

MSP–LUK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 602 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
81
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.

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.
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–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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m

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 approximately 1h 27m. The route covers 602 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to LUK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CGF, MDW, CMH, SDF, MKE, JCI, OMA, BNA, PIT, GSO, CLE, TYS, ERI, STL, ORD, CLT, RDU, IAD, BWI, PHL, ISP, AUS, EWR, CHO, JAX, YUL, DAL, HOU, CRG, EGE, BOS, DFW, IAH, JFK, SRQ, PIE, BZN, FLL, CHS, SLC, BDL, PBI, PHX, NAS, MIA, LAS, TUS, SNA, VNY, SJC, OAK, MRY, PLS, SXM, JWN and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 LUK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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