Minneapolis to Scottsdale (MSP–SCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,262 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management, YanAir.
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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 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 36m AFDLF9 → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Scottsdale flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 16m AFDLKE → XE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Scottsdale flights
SNA Santa Ana 16h 46m AFDLVS → XE Santa Ana (SNA) to Scottsdale flights
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Minneapolis to Scottsdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,262 mi 3h 19m nonstop -2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SCF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LAS ~5h 36m SLC ~6h 16m SNA ~16h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
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 → SCF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SCF → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Scottsdale from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Metric MSP→SCF RST→SCF
Distance from MSP – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 100% –
Rochester (RST) to Scottsdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SCF: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Scottsdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,262 mi / 2,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m 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–SCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Scottsdale route.
Route details
Distance1,262 mi / 2,030 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SCF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Scottsdale Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,262 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and John Wayne Orange County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SCF 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.
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SCF 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 SCF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to SCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SCF is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,262 miles (2,030 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).