Minneapolis to Portland (MSP–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY1633
SY Sun Country
738
10:00 AM
CDT T2
11:31 AM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2167+4
DL Delta
321
11:10 AM
CDT T1
12:49 PM
PDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS527
AS Alaska
738
3:04 PM
CDT T1
4:50 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2008
DL Delta
32Q
3:45 PM
CDT T1
5:15 PM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY295
SY Sun Country
738
3:50 PM
CDT T2
5:21 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2415+1
DL Delta
739
3:55 PM
CDT T1
5:32 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3460cs
AF Air France
739
3:55 PM
CDT T1
5:32 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2151+4
DL Delta
321
6:30 PM
CDT T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1549cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
6:40 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS770
AS Alaska
73J
6:54 PM
CDT T1
8:45 PM
PDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL472+3
DL Delta
321
12:30 AM
PDT
5:47 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3146cs
AM Aeromexi
321
12:30 AM
PDT
5:47 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8533cs
WS WestJet
739
6:00 AM
PDT TD
11:16 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2124cs
AF Air France
739
6:00 AM
PDT TD
11:16 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2369+5
DL Delta
739
6:00 AM
PDT TD
11:16 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1634
SY Sun Country
738
8:00 AM
PDT
1:18 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS782
AS Alaska
739
10:45 AM
PDT
4:15 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2415+1
DL Delta
739
11:58 AM
PDT
5:20 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL6204
KL KLM
739
11:58 AM
PDT
5:20 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2107
AF Air France
321
1:35 PM
PDT
7:02 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2177
DL Delta
321
1:35 PM
PDT
7:02 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2163
AF Air France
321
1:35 PM
PDT
7:02 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3472
AF Air France
321
1:55 PM
PDT
7:13 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2167+4
DL Delta
321
1:55 PM
PDT TD
7:13 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1568cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
2:00 PM
PDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5491
WS WestJet
32Q
3:10 PM
PDT
8:42 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6549
WS WestJet
32Q
3:10 PM
PDT
8:42 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5450
WS WestJet
32Q
3:10 PM
PDT
8:42 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6636
WS WestJet
32Q
3:10 PM
PDT
8:42 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY296
SY Sun Country
738
6:24 PM
PDT
11:43 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Portland
3 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 1,422 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind 98 1-stop hubs

MSP–PDX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,422 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS 28 321, 32Q, 739 3h30-3h39 89% SkyTeam AF, VS, WS
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 13 738, 73J 3h46-3h51 89% Oneworld HA
SY Sun Country Airlines 9 738 3h31 89%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS, SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL, VS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (28 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AS (13 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: SY (9 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to PDX direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
109
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,248
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 51m.
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.

MSP–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights64 out / 109 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Portland International Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,422 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PDX. The return direction has about 109 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWG, RDM, JAC, EGE, ICT, BFI, ASE, YEG, OKC, APA, MKC, RNO, SCF, STS, MSN, CMH, VNY, OAK, TRM, AFW, PIT, XNA, BIF, ONT, SAT, SBA, MEM, SDF, TEB, RDU, HPN, ELP, HOU, ISP, PDK, SGR, MLB, GSO, SBD, PVR, PBI, MCI, TPA, FLL, CUN, STL, SJD, IAD, CVG, SEA, MCO, HND, CLT, DCA, DFW, EWR, LAS, ORD, DTW, MIA, SFO, IAH, DEN, ATL, LAX, GRR, JFK, SLC, ANC, GEG, BWI, MDW, LHR, PHX, SNA, YVR, BIL, BOI, SAN, SMF, SJC, MSO, PHL, DAL, BOS, BZN, DSM, PSP, KEF, BNA, AUS, TUS, MSY, FCA, HNL, ABQ, AZA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PDX 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 PDX

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PDX ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,422 miles (2,289 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.