Minneapolis to Santa Rosa (MSP–STS) — 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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 37m ACAFCM WN Denver (DEN) to Santa Rosa flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 14m AAAFAS AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Rosa flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 15m AFDLKE ASEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Rosa flights
PDX Portland 6h 20m AFAMAS AS Portland (PDX) to Santa Rosa flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 24m AFAMDL ASAYJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Rosa flights
SAN San Diego 6h 43m AFDLKE ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Santa Rosa flights
SEA Seattle 6h 46m AFAMAS ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Santa Rosa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 58m AAAFAM AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Rosa flights
SNA Santa Ana 9h 10m AFDLVS AS Santa Ana (SNA) to Santa Rosa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Santa Rosa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,579 mi 3h 31m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–STS had nonstop service, 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 1,579 miles in 3h 31m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–STS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to STS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
752
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 → STS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
STS → MSP
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Rosa is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · STS: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Rosa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m 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.

MSP–STS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Santa Rosa route.
Route details
Distance1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: STS
IATA / ICAOSTS / KSTS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation128 ft / 39 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to STS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,579 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to STS. 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 3h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Santa Rosa is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from STS 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 STS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) had nonstop service, 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 STS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to STS is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,579 miles (2,541 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.