Minneapolis to Jacksonville (MSP–NIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Jacksonville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,190 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

MSP–NIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,190 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–NIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,190 mi / 1,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m.
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.

Facts

MSP–NIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance1,190 mi / 1,916 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: NIP
Full nameJacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
IATA / ICAONIP / KNIP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to NIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) take approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 1,190 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to NIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, ORD and KEF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
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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 NIP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to NIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to NIP ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,190 miles (1,916 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHL.