Minneapolis to Telluride (MSP–TEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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897 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 5m ACAFCM CNSKG Denver (DEN) to Telluride flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 27m AAAFAM EJAKG Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride flights
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Minneapolis to Telluride
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
897 mi 2h 16m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–TEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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 → TEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TEX → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
-1h
Telluride is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · TEX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Telluride.
Distance & Flight Time
897 mi / 1,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m 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–TEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Telluride route.
Route details
Distance897 mi / 1,443 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TEX
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to TEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Telluride Regional Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 897 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Telluride is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from TEX 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 TEX

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to TEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TEX is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 897 miles (1,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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