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

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1,422 mi airlines 40/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY1633
SY Sun Country
738
9:42 AM
CDT T2
11:33 AM
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2167
DL Delta
739
12:08 PM
CDT T1
1:32 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS148
AS Alaska
7M9
3:01 PM
CDT T1
4:50 PM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3460
AF Air France
739
3:55 PM
CDT T1
5:39 PM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2415
DL Delta
739
3:55 PM
CDT T1
5:39 PM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2648
AF Air France
739
6:40 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2138
AF Air France
739
6:40 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2151
DL Delta
739
6:40 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL472
DL Delta
739
12:30 AM
MDT
5:40 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3146
AM Aeromexi
739
12:30 AM
MDT
5:46 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2204
AF Air France
739
6:00 AM
MDT TD
11:24 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2124
AF Air France
739
6:00 AM
MDT TD
11:24 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2369
DL Delta
739
6:05 AM
MDT
11:22 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2569
AF Air France
739
6:05 AM
MDT
11:22 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1634
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
MDT
1:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS413
AS Alaska
73J
10:45 AM
MDT
4:16 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2167
DL Delta
739
2:55 PM
MDT TD
8:07 PM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Portland
4 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,422 mi 2h 24m nonstop -1h behind 67 1-stop hubs

MSP–PDX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,422 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 67 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 21 739 2h24-3h45 69% SkyTeam
AF Air France 9 739 3h44-3h45 69% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 3h49 69% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 3h51 69%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (30 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 18%)
Unaffiliated: SY (3 flights/wk, 8%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,031
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → PDX
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
86%
Return
PDX → MSP
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → PDX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Portland is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m 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 time2h 24m to 3h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights40 out / 47 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 2h 24m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,422 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PDX. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, ICT, APA, EGE, ELP, SCF, SBD, MSN, CMH, MEM, BFI, AFW, XNA, HPN, SDF, HOU, MCI, IAD, SJD, PVR, DCA, FLL, AUS, EWR, BNA, SEA, DTW, ATL, ORD, JFK, SFO, MDW, MCO, DEN, LAS, DFW, IAH, YVR, PHX, MIA, PSP, GEG, BOI, SLC, AMS, LAX, SAN, CVG, SJC, SMF, SNA, DAL, BZN, BOS, BIL, ANC, KEF, LHR, TUS, CLT, HNL, FCA, MSY, AZA, CUN, HND and MSO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour 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 Air France, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PDX ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,422 miles (2,289 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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