Minneapolis to Mexico City (MSP–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and NLU, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DFW ~5h 37m CVG ~7h 33m MIA ~8h 53m CUN ~9h 22m YYZ ~16h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
509
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
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
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 connections13 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 through DFW, CVG, MIA, CUN, YYZ, JFK, KEF, LAX, ANC, PHL, PUJ, CDG and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.