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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL3989
DL Delta
E7W
9:33 AM
CDT T1
11:47 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2561
AF Air France
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:58 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1553
DL Delta
712
6:20 PM
CDT T1
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2171
AF Air France
717
6:20 PM
CDT T1
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4035
DL Delta
E7W
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TSU8364
TSU TSU
CR2
2:15 AM
CDT
4:03 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2319
AF Air France
717
6:07 AM
CDT
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1630
DL Delta
712
6:07 AM
CDT TM
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9968
DL Delta
6:41 AM
CDT
8:12 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2081
AF Air France
E75L
12:25 PM
CDT TM
2:43 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3989
DL Delta
E7W
12:29 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4572
UA United
5:50 PM
CDT
7:58 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MTN7909
MTN MTN
AT43
6:28 PM
CDT
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Memphis
3 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 701 mi 2h 6m nonstop 66 1-stop hubs

MSP–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 66 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 20 712, E7W 2h06-2h16 59% SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 717, E7W 2h06-2h13 59% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 1 59%
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – AF
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (26 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,363
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → MEM
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
76%
Return
MEM → MSP
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → MEM delays →

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 6m to 2h 16m.
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 6m to 2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights26 out / 19 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 6m to 2h 16m. The route covers 701 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MEM. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, YIP, FAR, CVG, TVF, SDF, GSO, CLE, IND, SAT, PIT, YWG, APA, HRL, YYZ, RIC, IAD, TTN, JAX, ORF, MSY, EGE, APF, OPF, RSW, CHS, VRB, PBI, TUS, JFK, BZN, YEG, SEA, SFO, HOU, SJO, MIA, PIE, ANC, ATL, BOS, AUS, SUS, ORD, BNA, EWR, DFW, DCA, MDW, CLT, PHX, DTW, LAX, IAH, FLL, MCO, DEN, CDG, SLC, LGA, PHL, BWI, TPA, LAS, RDU and DAL. 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.
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 MEM

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MEM ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 701 miles (1,128 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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