Minneapolis to Ontario (MSP–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,492 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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WN Southwest
5:55 AM
CDT
7:16 AM
PDT
3h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 12m AFDLKE → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Ontario flights
DEN Denver 5h 13m ACAFCM → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Ontario flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 16m AAAFAS → AAPDWN Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 27m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ontario flights
SMF Sacramento 5h 56m AFDLVS → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Ontario flights
BOI Boise 6h 1m AFAMDL → AS Boise (BOI) to Ontario flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AAAFAM → AABAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ontario flights
AUS Austin 6h 35m AFAMDL → WN Austin (AUS) to Ontario flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m AFDLEJA → WN Chicago (MDW) to Ontario flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 44m AFCADL → ACCMF9 San Francisco (SFO) to Ontario flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Ontario
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,492 mi 3h 21m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–ONT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes ONT Routes MSP Live Flights ONT Live Flights MSP Delays ONT Delays
All flights from Ontario (ONT) Ontario to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 3h21 78% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 78% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ONT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
LAS ~5h 12m DEN ~5h 13m PHX ~5h 16m SLC ~5h 27m SMF ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,771
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 → ONT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
63%
Return
ONT → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ONT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ontario is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m 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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
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: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Ontario International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,492 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to ONT: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Ontario is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ONT to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ONT

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ONT is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.