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

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448 mi airlines 71/wk
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Flight Schedule 40 flights Verified 31m ago
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✈ Nonstop
DL4165
DL Delta
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT T1
8:46 AM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5286
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT T1
8:46 AM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN3469
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
CDT T2
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1053
DL Delta
221
8:55 AM
CDT T1
10:32 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2884
DL Delta
BCS1
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:32 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL4858
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:39 AM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL3870
DL Delta
CR9
12:50 PM
CDT T1
2:29 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL5165
DL Delta
CR9
1:42 PM
CDT T1
3:19 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL4635
DL Delta
CR9
3:15 PM
CDT T1
4:54 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5380
DL Delta
CR7
3:15 PM
CDT T1
4:46 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1605+3
DL Delta
712
3:18 PM
CDT T1
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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KL6701
KL KLM
717
3:30 PM
CDT T1
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3470
WN Southwest
7M8
6:32 PM
CDT T2
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1609+3
DL Delta
319
9:39 PM
CDT T1
11:13 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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DL1597+3
DL Delta
319
6:20 AM
CDT T1
7:55 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3830cs
KE Korean
BCS1
6:29 AM
CDT T1
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8845cs
WS WestJet
221
6:29 AM
CDT T1
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN418
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT T2
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5325
DL Delta
CR9
8:53 AM
CDT T1
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4165
DL Delta
E7W
9:26 AM
CDT T1
11:12 AM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1053
DL Delta
221
11:25 AM
CDT T1
1:04 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2814
AF Air France
CR9
12:10 PM
CDT T1
1:46 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4858
DL Delta
CR9
12:23 PM
CDT T1
2:07 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2884
DL Delta
BCS1
12:23 PM
CDT T1
1:59 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2061cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:05 PM
CDT T1
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4174
DL Delta
E7W
3:11 PM
CDT T1
4:52 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3840+1
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5165
DL Delta
CR9
3:59 PM
CDT T1
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5483
WS WestJet
E7W
4:00 PM
CDT T1
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5175
DL Delta
CR9
4:00 PM
CDT T1
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8075
WS WestJet
CR9
4:00 PM
CDT T1
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1926
AA American
5:07 PM
CDT
7:21 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2062cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
5:29 PM
CDT T1
7:08 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2274
AF Air France
717
5:35 PM
CDT T1
7:09 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1603+1
DL Delta
717
5:35 PM
CDT T1
7:09 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL6701
KL KLM
221
5:36 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4655
DL Delta
CR9
5:36 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1605+3
DL Delta
221
5:36 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5380
DL Delta
CR7
5:36 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN805
WN Southwest
738
8:55 PM
CDT T2
10:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to St Louis
3 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 448 mi 1h 2m nonstop 125 1-stop hubs

MSP–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 125 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 Also: KL 50 221, 319, 712, BCS1, CR7, CR9, E7W 1h31-1h46 86% SkyTeam KL
WN Southwest Airlines 13 7M8, 7S7 1h28-1h30 86%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 86%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
319 Airbus A319 – DL
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – KL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (50 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (14 flights/wk, 22%)
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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
127
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,442
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
448 mi / 721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 46m.
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 time1h 2m to 1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights71 out / 127 return
1-stop connections125 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 1h 2m to 1h 46m. The route covers 448 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from MSP to STL. The return direction has about 127 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSD, MKC, CGF, DSM, PWK, LWB, ATW, CID, DAY, ROC, ICT, EGE, CHO, LIT, MMU, HHH, AGS, SAF, ILM, ASE, JAC, TVC, AFW, GSO, DHN, ISM, ORF, BZN, PWA, JZI, PIE, ABQ, FWA, TEB, APF, BCT, AVL, HYA, YEG, TUS, OPF, BDL, HPN, ORL, JFK, SCF, YUL, CLD, FMY, SAV, PSP, SUA, MRY, YVR, APC, PBI, NAS, VNY, PLS, SNA, SJC, PVR, MBJ, SJD, SBD, CHS, SJU, CMH, ORD, JAX, BNA, CLE, CVG, DFW, DTW, MCI, EWR, LAX, MSY, OMA, ATL, MDW, DEN, PHL, RDU, MKE, IAH, BWI, MCO, DAL, RSW, SAT, AUS, YYZ, PHX, BOS, MIA, PIT, LAS, SEA, FLL, HOU, DCA, IAD, LGA, SLC, LHR, SFO, CLT, TPA, SAN, SMF, VPS, PDX, SRQ, UGN, GRR, OKC, LUK, MYR, IND, MEM, CUN, HND and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to STL ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 198 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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