Minneapolis to Memphis (MSP–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL3989+5
DL Delta
E75L
9:22 AM
CDT T1
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2258cs
AF Air France
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:58 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2561cs
AF Air France
E7W
3:48 PM
CDT T1
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4063+2
DL Delta
E7W
3:48 PM
CDT T1
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2171+1
AF Air France
E7W
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3117cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E7W
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4035+2
DL Delta
E7W
9:07 PM
CDT T1
11:41 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TSU8364
TSU TSU
CR2
2:39 AM
CDT
4:16 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3899
DL Delta
E7W
6:00 AM
CDT
8:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3599+1
DL Delta
E75L
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:20 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6751cs
WS WestJet
712
6:07 AM
CDT TM
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3907+2
KE Korean
712
6:07 AM
CDT TM
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2081
AF Air France
E7W
12:21 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3989+5
DL Delta
E75L
12:21 PM
CDT TM
2:40 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3459cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E7W
12:22 PM
CDT TM
2:38 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4063+2
DL Delta
E7W
6:42 PM
CDT TM
8:59 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Memphis
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 701 mi 2h 11m nonstop 103 1-stop hubs

MSP–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, MTN and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 20 E75L, E7W 2h11-2h34 100% SkyTeam AF, VS
MTN MTN 0 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: MTN + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MEM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,486
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.

Other ways to reach Memphis from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MSP→MEM RST→MEM
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 34 1
Flight time 2h 11m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
701 mi / 1,128 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 34m.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance701 mi / 1,128 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 50 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 34m. The route covers 701 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, MTN and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MEM. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, DSM, RST, MLI, OSU, IND, FAR, JCI, MKE, ATW, SDF, PDK, TYS, YIP, OKC, CMH, GSO, SAT, CLE, SSI, MSY, MKC, APA, CHO, DHN, HRL, EGE, PIT, YYZ, RIC, YWG, JAX, TTN, ORF, TEB, FMY, YOW, SFB, MTY, APF, SYR, BCT, ACY, PIE, SCF, OPF, YUL, RSW, VRB, BDL, TUS, SUA, AZA, SRQ, ISP, PBI, BZN, VNY, YEG, RNO, OAK, SEA, ELP, PLS, SFO, SJO, IAD, SJU, TVF, AUS, MIA, ORD, CVG, DFW, DTW, ATL, BNA, EWR, BOS, LAX, DCA, HND, IAH, PHX, MDW, BWI, CDG, PHL, CLT, DEN, LAS, LGA, DAL, FLL, MCO, SLC, JFK, HOU, RDU, TPA, ANC, CHS and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEM to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, MTN and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MEM ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 701 miles (1,128 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).