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

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

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
IAH Houston 10h 47m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Jacksonville flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 9m AAACAF → UA Chicago (ORD) to Jacksonville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Jacksonville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,190 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–NIP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,190 miles in 2h 26m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ORD ~6h 9m IAH ~10h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → NIP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NIP → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
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 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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,190 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to NIP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
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 NIP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to NIP Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.