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

MSP Airport Page →
1,133 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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SY1821
SY Sun Country
738
6:30 AM
CDT T2
10:09 AM
EDT
2h 39m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL1766+1
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
CDT T1
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3866
WN Southwest
7:16 PM
CDT
10:44 PM
EDT
2h 28m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL1766+1
DL Delta
739
11:50 AM
EDT TM
1:50 PM
CDT
3h
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SY1822
SY Sun Country
738
12:49 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
3h 8m
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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
DTW Detroit 4h 30m AFDLKE → DLKEWS Detroit (DTW) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 4h 39m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 41m DLKESY → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 5h 3m AAACAF → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m AADLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Portland flights
JFK New York 5h 9m AFAMB6 → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Portland flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AADLEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland flights
EWR Newark 5h 22m DLKESK → ACCMOS Newark (EWR) to Portland flights
BNA Nashville 5h 23m AFDLKE → PJCWN Nashville (BNA) to Portland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 34m AFAMDL → MX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Portland
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,133 mi 2h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–PWM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,133 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Portland (PWM) Portland to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PWM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 7 739 2h45 74% SkyTeam WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 2h39 74% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 2h28 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (6 flights/wk, 46%)
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 PWM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DTW ~4h 30m MDW ~4h 39m BWI ~4h 41m ORD ~5h 3m DCA ~5h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,749
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 → PWM
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
75%
Return
PWM → MSP
14%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
14%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → PWM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,133 mi / 1,824 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m 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–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,133 mi / 1,824 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
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: PWM
Full namePortland International Jetport
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PWM flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Portland International Jetport take about 2h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,133 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MSP to PWM: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PWM 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 PWM

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to PWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PWM is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,133 miles (1,824 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.