Minneapolis to St Louis (MSP–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4165
DL Delta
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT T1
8:46 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL3819
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT T1
9:01 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3469
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT T2
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN381
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
CDT T2
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4858
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:39 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3884
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT T1
1:54 PM
EDT
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3921
DL Delta
CR9
12:45 PM
CDT T1
2:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3870
DL Delta
CR9
12:50 PM
CDT T1
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1605
DL Delta
712
3:15 PM
CDT T1
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3470
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT T2
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1871
WN Southwest
7M8
5:52 PM
CDT T2
7:19 PM
EDT
0h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL1609
DL Delta
221
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:25 PM+1
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1597
DL Delta
221
6:29 AM
EDT T1
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN418
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
EDT T2
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4339
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 AM
EDT T2
10:48 AM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4165
DL Delta
E7W
9:26 AM
EDT T1
11:12 AM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3819
DL Delta
CR9
9:45 AM
EDT T1
11:23 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2814
AF Air France
CR9
12:10 PM
EDT T1
1:46 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4858
DL Delta
CR9
12:23 PM
EDT T1
2:07 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3884
DL Delta
CR9
12:28 PM
EDT T1
2:12 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL3921
DL Delta
CR9
3:05 PM
EDT T1
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3840
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
EDT T1
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1608
DL Delta
717
5:25 PM
EDT T1
7:03 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4628
DL Delta
CR9
5:29 PM
EDT T1
7:08 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1603
DL Delta
717
5:35 PM
EDT T1
7:09 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN805
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
EDT T2
10:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3899
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 PM
EDT T2
11:25 PM
CDT
1h 35m
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 St Louis
2 carriers, 78 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 78 Flights/wk 448 mi 0h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 90 1-stop hubs

MSP–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 0h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 52 221, 712, CR9, E7W 0h39-1h56 100% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 25 7M8, 7S7 0h27-1h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (52 flights/wk, 68%)
Unaffiliated: WN (25 flights/wk, 32%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
78
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,547
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 → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
STL → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
448 mi / 721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 27m to 1h 56m.
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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance448 mi / 721 km
Flight time0h 27m to 1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights78 out / 89 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 0h 27m to 1h 56m. The route covers 448 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 78 nonstop flights per week from MSP to STL. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, LWB, DAY, DSM, CVG, GRR, ASE, ICT, TEB, AFW, SAF, JAC, OKC, EGE, PDK, ORF, BZN, APF, JZI, BDL, FWA, SCF, PIE, NAS, YUL, SAV, PSP, APC, SBD, SJC, FSD, CLE, SJU, VPS, ORD, SUS, CMH, HOU, DTW, BNA, MDW, IAH, JAX, MEM, MKE, PHL, EWR, IND, RDU, CHS, OMA, DEN, MCI, DFW, ATL, PIT, BWI, SMF, MIA, PHX, ATW, LGA, BOS, DAL, MCO, DCA, LAX, AUS, MSY, SAT, LAS, SFO, YYZ, SLC, FLL, PBI, RSW, TPA, IAD, CLT, SEA, SAN, HPN, SRQ, LUK, PVR, CUN, SJD, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from STL 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 STL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to STL ranges from 0 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.