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

MSP Airport Page →
1,297 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 53m ACAFCM → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 3m AAAFAM → A8AAAN Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m AFDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 41m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 49m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 6h AFDLKE → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
MDW Chicago 6h AFDLVS → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 14m AFAMDL → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 24m AMDLNZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 29m AAACAF → AAEKRJ Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,297 mi 2h 49m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–TUS had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,297 miles in 2h 49m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSP Routes TUS Routes MSP Live Flights TUS Live Flights MSP Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 77% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 77% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~4h 53m PHX ~5h 3m LAS ~5h 30m SLC ~5h 41m DFW ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,231
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → TUS
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric MSP→TUS BRD→TUS
Distance from MSP – 114 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 77% –
Brainerd (BRD) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Tucson International Airport.
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 2h 49m 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.

Facts

MSP–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,087 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,297 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSP to TUS: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUS 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.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BRD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TUS is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,087 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. Nearby alternative airports include Brainerd (BRD).