Minneapolis to Richmond (MSP–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
969 mi airlines charter/private 44/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY1419
SY Sun Country
738
6:20 AM
CDT T2
9:25 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5063
DL Delta
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6895
WS WestJet
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
1:38 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6867
WS WestJet
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6892
WS WestJet
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
1:38 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6831
WS WestJet
CR7
1:40 PM
CDT T1
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3909cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5530+5
DL Delta
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
2h 39m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2585cs
AF Air France
CR7
8:18 PM
CDT T1
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5344+5
DL Delta
CR7
6:35 AM
EDT TM
8:40 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5969cs
AF Air France
CR7
6:35 AM
EDT TM
8:40 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4443cs
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:35 AM
EDT TM
8:40 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3911cs
KE Korean
CR9
6:47 AM
EDT TM
8:52 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8137cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:47 AM
EDT TM
8:52 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5063
DL Delta
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT
4:19 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7337
WS WestJet
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT
4:19 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1420
SY Sun Country
738
2:19 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BWI Baltimore 4h 5m DLKESY WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 4h 10m AFDLEJA WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 4h 29m AFDLKE ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 30m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
STL St Louis 4h 42m DLKEKL WN St Louis (STL) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 4h 44m AFDLKE DLEJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 4h 45m AAACAF AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 45m AADLEI AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 59m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Richmond
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 969 mi 2h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, WS 13 CR7, CR9 2h35-2h39 100% SkyTeam AF, KE, WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 24%)
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 RIC direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,215
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 → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
RIC → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → RIC delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
969 mi / 1,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m 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.

MSP–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance969 mi / 1,559 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 48 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Richmond International Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 969 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to RIC: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Midway and Washington Dulles.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from RIC 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 RIC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RIC is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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