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

MSP Airport Page →
701 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL3989+5
DL Delta
E7W
9:10 AM
CDT T1
11:25 AM
CDT
2h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2561cs
AF Air France
E75L
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2258cs
AF Air France
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:59 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4063+2
DL Delta
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:52 PM
CDT
2h 7m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4035+4
DL Delta
E7W
8:01 PM
CDT T1
10:20 PM
CDT
2h 19m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3904cs
KE Korean
E75S
8:01 PM
CDT T1
10:20 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3117cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E7W
8:01 PM
CDT T1
10:20 PM
CDT
2h 19m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2171cs
AF Air France
E7W
8:05 PM
CDT T1
10:15 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3899+2
DL Delta
E75L
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:13 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3907cs
KE Korean
E7W
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6751cs
WS WestJet
E75L
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2081
AF Air France
E7W
12:09 PM
CDT TM
2:22 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3989+5
DL Delta
E7W
12:09 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3459cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E75L
12:11 PM
CDT TM
2:22 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4063+2
DL Delta
E7W
6:39 PM
CDT
8:59 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 15m AFDLEJA WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACAF AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 38m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 44m AFDLKE DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 58m AAAFAM AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 16m ACAFCM F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 5h 20m AFDLKE WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 26m AAAFBA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 5h 41m AFAMDL CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
DCA Washington 5h 45m AADLKE AA Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Memphis
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 701 mi 2h 15m nonstop

MSP–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, KE, VS 20 E7W 2h07-2h19 75% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS
MTN MTN 0 75%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 75%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AF
E75S Embraer E175 STD – KE
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,315
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
84%
Return
MEM → MSP
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → MEM delays →

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 41 2
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 75%
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 15m 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.

MSP–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance701 mi / 1,128 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 701 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MSP to MEM: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MEM is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 701 miles (1,128 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).