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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
COS Colorado Springs ~6h 31m DL → AS Colorado Springs (COS) to Riverside flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Riverside
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,483 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–RIV had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,483 miles in 3h 41m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–RIV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RIV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
COS ~6h 31m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → RIV
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
RIV → MSP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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
-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 41m 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–RIV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Riverside route.
Route details
Distance1,483 mi / 2,387 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: 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 about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,483 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to RIV: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Riverside is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
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 RIV

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and March Air Reserve Base (RIV) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to RIV Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.