Minneapolis to Riverside (MSP–RIV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Riverside
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,483 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

MSP–RIV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,483 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RIV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RIV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Riverside.
Distance & Flight Time
1,483 mi / 2,387 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 3h 41m.
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–RIV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Riverside route.
Route details
Distance1,483 mi / 2,387 km
Flight time3h 40m to 3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RIV
Full nameMarch Air Reserve Base
IATA / ICAORIV / KRIV
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation1,536 ft / 468 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RIV flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to March Air Reserve Base take approximately 3h 40m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,483 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RIV.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, TUS, ORD, CVG, IAH, MCO, JFK, ANC and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riverside is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
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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 RIV

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and March Air Reserve Base (RIV) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to RIV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RIV ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,483 miles (2,387 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUS.