Minneapolis to Salt Lake City (MSP–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 989 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 38 | 221, 321, 739 | 2h45-2h55 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 10 | 738 | 2h52 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→SLC | RST→SLC | EAU→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 52m | 2h 37m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
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.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
MSP–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SLC
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SLC is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 989 miles (1,592 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Eppley Airfield and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Eau Claire (EAU) and Duluth (DLH).