Minneapolis to Tucson (MSP–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,297 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 6h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
DL1059
DL Delta
320
11:47 AM
CDT T1
1:11 PM
MST
3h 24m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
DL1101
DL Delta
320
2:06 PM
MST TM
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 9m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AF2120
AF Air France
320
2:06 PM
MST
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 9m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Tucson
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,297 mi 3h 24m nonstop -2h behind 82 1-stop hubs

MSP–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,297 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSP Routes TUS Routes MSP Live Flights TUS Live Flights MSP Delays TUS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 320 3h24 89% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 – – 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: SY (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to TUS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,372
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tucson is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m.
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–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Tucson International Airport take approximately 3h 24m. The route covers 1,297 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to TUS. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, SCF, APA, SAF, MTJ, AFW, OMA, DVT, ASE, CID, ICT, DSM, OKC, PWK, AZA, BZN, STL, FFZ, VNY, XNA, GRR, PSP, MKC, ATW, SBA, AUS, SAT, STS, OAK, YEG, IND, DAL, BIL, SJC, HOU, MTY, CVG, PDK, BNA, HHH, SDF, MMU, BFI, ELP, YYC, YYZ, TLC, GSO, TEB, IAD, BED, SJD, SRQ, APF, YUL, ILM, CLT, OPF, CHS, PVR, HPN, FLL, EWR, MIA, NAS, MDW, HNL, ORD, ATL, LAS, DFW, DEN, SFO, IAH, PHX, SNA, PDX, LAX, SAN, SEA, SLC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from TUS 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 TUS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TUS ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.