Minneapolis to Miami (MSP–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,502 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR7602+1
QR Qatar
321
6:00 AM
CDT T1
10:57 AM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1870
AA American
321
6:03 AM
CDT T1
10:50 AM
EDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY415
SY Sun Country
738
6:05 AM
CDT T2
10:18 AM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3464cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
8:56 AM
CDT T1
1:36 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2129+5
DL Delta
739
9:02 AM
CDT T1
1:40 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3290cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
1:08 PM
CDT T1
5:56 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2187+5
DL Delta
321
1:28 PM
CDT T1
6:06 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1617
SY Sun Country
738
3:00 PM
CDT T2
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1056
DL Delta
739
6:33 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA6194
LA LATAM Chile
739
6:33 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WS6833
WS WestJet
739
6:33 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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SY416
SY Sun Country
738
12:32 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3461cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
2:41 PM
EDT TS
5:40 PM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2129+5
DL Delta
739
3:37 PM
EDT TS
6:37 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3048cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
7:02 PM
EDT TS
10:15 PM
CDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2187+5
DL Delta
321
7:11 PM
EDT
10:11 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA458
AA American
321
10:42 PM
EDT
1:28 AM+1
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Miami
4 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,502 mi 3h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 172 1-stop hubs

MSP–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,502 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 172 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, VS 14 321, 739 3h38 94% SkyTeam LA, VS
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 321 3h47 94% Oneworld QR
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 3h13-3h31 94%
GXA GXA 0 94%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, DL, QR, VS
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 27%)
Unaffiliated: GXA + SY (5 flights/wk, 19%)
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 MIA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
172
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,953
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 Miami from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric MSP→MIA RST→MIA
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 47
Flight time 3h 13m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,502 mi / 2,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m to 3h 57m.
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.

Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

MSP–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,502 mi / 2,418 km
Flight time3h 13m to 3h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights47 out / 49 return
1-stop connections172 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Miami International Airport take approximately 3h 13m to 3h 57m. The route covers 1,502 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GXA and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MIA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, SFB, VRB, FMY, SUA, PWK, AHN, CRG, APF, MKC, ISM, HHH, MLB, ADS, PDK, ORL, RST, VNC, AGS, CGF, TMB, YIP, PIE, NEW, MYR, GRB, DBQ, GSO, CHO, PGD, ATW, CAE, TTN, MMU, LIT, OMA, ADW, AFW, SGR, MKE, PBI, MSN, ACY, ISP, TEB, CID, BED, APA, BDR, NAS, ROC, YWG, SAF, HRL, ALB, PVD, YOW, CZM, EGE, SYR, ABQ, MTY, GCM, MTJ, SCF, MBJ, JAC, PLS, ASE, RAP, BZE, BZN, AZA, RTB, TLC, PVR, TUS, CLD, VNY, ONT, SNA, STT, BFI, YEG, LIR, SJC, SMF, AUA, RNO, OAK, APC, CUN, SJD, SXM, RSW, ILM, TYS, ICT, SLC, DSM, PDX, YUL, MCO, RIC, CVG, GRR, AVL, BWI, PIT, MDW, CLE, DFW, XNA, DTW, BNA, ATL, HNL, HPN, JFK, OKC, ORD, SDF, IND, DUB, STL, MCI, YYZ, CPH, PHL, DCA, MSY, IAH, RDU, DAL, CHS, TPA, CLT, CMH, BDL, MEM, EWR, HOU, LGA, BOS, VPS, PHX, AUS, DEN, SAV, YVR, SAN, LAX, IAD, LAS, SAT, ANC, SFO, SEA, JAX, FCO, SJO, MEX, SRQ, SJU, ORF, KEF, PUJ, CDG, JWN, AMS, HND and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from MIA 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 MIA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GXA and Sun Country Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MIA ranges from 3 hours 13 minutes to 3 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,502 miles (2,418 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

172 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).