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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1059
DL Delta
320
1:32 PM
CDT T1
2:27 PM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY663
SY Sun Country
738
4:00 PM
CDT T2
5:26 PM
MST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1059
DL Delta
320
2:05 PM
MST
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1101
DL Delta
320
2:06 PM
MST
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY664
SY Sun Country
738
6:26 PM
MST
11:30 PM
CDT
3h 4m
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 Tucson
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,297 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 44 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 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h55 67% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 3h26 67%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: SY (5 flights/wk, 42%)
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 TUS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,375
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 → TUS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
Return
TUS → MSP
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → TUS delays →

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 2h 55m to 3h 26m.
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–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 19 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

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 2h 55m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,297 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MSP to TUS. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, SAF, SCF, APA, AZA, MTJ, AUS, OMA, DVT, SAT, FFZ, GRR, BZN, XNA, YEG, DAL, CLT, SDF, APF, SRQ, YYZ, HPN, MIA, BFI, HOU, MDW, SLC, DFW, ORD, PHX, IAH, SUS, ATL, LAS, SFO, DEN, YYC, LAX, SAN, SEA, PDX, OKC, SNA 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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TUS ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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