Minneapolis to San Antonio (MSP–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,098 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM4004
AM Aeromexi
221
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:49 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2667
DL Delta
221
9:41 AM
CDT T1
12:47 PM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2580
DL Delta
223
2:20 PM
CDT T1
5:17 PM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2773
DL Delta
BCS1
6:44 PM
CDT T1
9:47 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2307
AF Air France
223
6:32 AM
MDT TA
9:23 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2717
DL Delta
223
6:32 AM
MDT TA
9:23 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2413
AF Air France
319
6:40 AM
MDT TA
9:28 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2528
DL Delta
BCS1
2:25 PM
MDT TA
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4536
AM Aeromexi
221
2:33 PM
MDT TA
5:24 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to San Antonio
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,098 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

MSP–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,098 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 221, 223, BCS1 2h57-4h06 69% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 221 2h59 69% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AM, DL
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SAT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,614
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 → SAT
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
80%
Return
SAT → MSP
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric MSP→SAT RST→SAT
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 27
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 4h 6m.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,768 km
Flight time2h 57m to 4h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 30 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 2h 57m to 4h 6m. The route covers 1,098 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SAT. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, OKC, OMA, MEM, ELP, BJC, APA, RST, ASE, SDF, JAC, TYS, YYZ, APF, CLE, TUS, ACY, TEB, SRQ, SNA, QRO, PHL, NAS, SJC, SAV, PBI, CHS, PLS, MCI, STT, SJO, DCA, RDU, DFW, ORD, MDW, IAH, MSY, DTW, SLC, ATL, BNA, PHX, STL, DEN, DAL, MIA, LAX, MCO, LAS, SAN, HOU, DSM, BWI, SFO, CLT, TPA, EWR, SEA, JFK, IAD, FLL, MEX, BOS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SAT to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SAT

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SAT ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,768 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).