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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CUN Cancún 7h 14m DLSY → CMF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h AFAMDL → 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 57m ACASPDL → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 13h 53m AFAMAS → 5YCACSG Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 25m 4YLHLX → EKLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 5m AFDLKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 24h 3m AFAMDL → TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~5h 30m AAAFAM → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey ~6h 2m → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~7h 4m ACAFCM → Denver (DEN) 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.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and NLU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Minneapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DFW ~5h 30m MTY ~6h 2m DEN ~7h 4m ZIH ~7h 14m CUN ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
557
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
NLU → MSP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
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.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, Los Angeles and Toronto Pearson.
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.

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.