Minneapolis to Mexico City (MSP–NLU) — 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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
CUN Cancún 7h 39m DLSY → CMF9TK Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 49m AFAMDL → M7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 6m ACDLEK → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 13h 41m AFAMDL → 5YCACSG Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 18m AFDLKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 25h 40m 4YLHLX → EKLHQR Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~8h 4m ACAFCM → SY Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
JFK New York ~9h 12m AMDLKE → GTR New York (JFK) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,768 mi 4h 25m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–NLU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,768 miles in 4h 25m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CUN ~7h 39m DEN ~8h 4m LAX ~8h 49m JFK ~9h 12m YYZ ~11h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
438
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 → NLU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NLU → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,768 mi / 2,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,768 mi / 2,846 km
Flight time4h 25m
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: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,768 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to NLU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, Los Angeles and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NLU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind 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 NLU

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to NLU is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,846 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Los Angeles and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.