Minneapolis to Reno (MSP–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,402 mi 3h 22m nonstop -2h behind 68 1-stop hubs

MSP–RNO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,402 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,250
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric MSP→RNO ALO→RNO
Distance from MSP – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 –
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 3h 22m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 100% –
Waterloo (ALO) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,402 mi / 2,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m.
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–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,402 mi / 2,256 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections68 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: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Reno Tahoe International Airport take approximately 3h 22m. The route covers 1,402 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDM, ICT, FSD, SCF, ASE, OKC, OMA, FCA, ABQ, BFI, BZN, YIP, JAC, BIL, JCI, OAK, MKC, SAT, MRY, IFP, PSP, TRM, CLD, MCI, MEM, MKE, STL, GRK, MDW, DAL, LIT, GRR, BNA, SGR, RDU, YYZ, SRQ, OPF, TMB, YOW, PBI, MCO, BOS, MIA, APF, FLL, ANC, JFK, SJU, AUS, SEA, SFO, SLC, DFW, HND, DEN, ATL, ORD, LAS, SNA, PDX, PHX, LAX, SJC, SAN, IAH, STS and SBA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reno is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from RNO to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ALO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RNO

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

MSP to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RNO ranges from 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,402 miles (2,256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RDM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO).