Minneapolis to Pinellas Park (MSP–PIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY Sun Country
738
9:09 AM
CDT T2
1:28 PM
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Minneapolis to Pinellas Park
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,308 mi 3h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

MSP–PIE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PIE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 6 738 3h19 61% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (6 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PIE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PIE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PDK ~4h 30m VRB ~4h 51m MLB ~4h 51m APF ~4h 52m DAL ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,121
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 → PIE
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
PIE → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
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
Pinellas Park is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PIE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Pinellas Park.
Distance & Flight Time
1,308 mi / 2,105 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
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–PIE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Pinellas Park route.
Route details
Distance1,308 mi / 2,105 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections70 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: PIE
Full nameSt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIE / KPIE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PIE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,308 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PIE. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, VRB, MLB, APF, DAL, PWK, BMI, OSU, DAY, MCO, OPF, GRB, LUK, SRQ, MKE, YIP, GSO, RSW, CHO, ROC, ATL, NAS, FLL, CLT, CHS, PBI, IAD, DFW, ORF, TEB, BWI, TTN, YYZ, APA, PHL, TVC, ALB, MIA, SAT, ACY, MSY, BDR, HPN, EGE, MDW, SCF, YYC, LAS, SJU, APC, MEM, XNA, PIT, SDF, BNA, TYS, IND, CVG, ATW, OMA, CID, DSM, FSD, MCI, GRR, RIC, SYR, FWA, FAR and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pinellas Park is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PIE to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PIE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to PIE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PIE ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,105 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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