Minneapolis to Roanoke (MSP–ROA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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863 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 36m AAACAF → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Roanoke flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Roanoke flights
IAD Dulles 4h 44m AFCMDL → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Roanoke flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 4m AADLEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Roanoke flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAAFAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Roanoke flights
LGA New York 7h DLKEWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Roanoke flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Roanoke
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 863 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ROA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 863 miles in 1h 55m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–ROA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
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 ROA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 36m CLT ~4h 39m IAD ~4h 44m ATL ~5h 0m PHL ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
678
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 → ROA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ROA → MSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
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
+1h
Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ROA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Roanoke.
Distance & Flight Time
863 mi / 1,389 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m 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–ROA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Roanoke route.
Route details
Distance863 mi / 1,389 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
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: ROA
Full nameRoanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ROA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 863 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to ROA: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ROA 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 ROA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ROA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 863 miles (1,389 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.