Minneapolis to Springfield (MSP–SPI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 49m AAACAF → AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Springfield flights
MCO Orlando 9h 19m AFDLLA → MX Orlando (MCO) to Springfield flights
DCA Washington ~6h 10m AADLKE → Washington (DCA) to Springfield flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~7h 28m → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Springfield flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 12m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Springfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Springfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 392 mi 1h 21m nonstop

MSP–SPI had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 392 miles in 1h 21m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–SPI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 83% – –
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 SPI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~3h 49m DCA ~6h 10m PGD ~7h 28m IFP ~8h 12m MCO ~9h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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 → SPI
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
SPI → MSP
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
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
0h
Springfield is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SPI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Springfield.
Distance & Flight Time
392 mi / 631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m 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–SPI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Springfield route.
Route details
Distance392 mi / 631 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
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: SPI
Full nameAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SPI flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 392 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to SPI: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SPI 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 SPI

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 SPI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SPI is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 392 miles (631 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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