Minneapolis to Santa Fe (MSP–SAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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931 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 15m ACAFCM UA Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAAFAM AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Fe flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 33m AAAFAM AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe flights
ORD Chicago 5h 42m AAACAF AA Chicago (ORD) to Santa Fe flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 52m AFAMDL AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe flights
DAL Dallas 22h 8m WN XE Dallas (DAL) to Santa Fe flights
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Minneapolis to Santa Fe
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
931 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–SAF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
545
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 → SAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SAF → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SAF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Fe.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m 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–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,498 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SAF 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 SAF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SAF is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,498 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.