Minneapolis to Traverse City (MSP–TVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
374 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL3995+1
DL Delta
E7W
10:24 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6523
WS WestJet
221
10:32 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6837
WS WestJet
221
10:32 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2005
DL Delta
BCS1
10:32 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 22m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5438
WS WestJet
221
3:20 PM
CDT T1
5:44 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2087
AF Air France
221
3:20 PM
CDT T1
5:44 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4915+4
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8134cs
WS WestJet
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3888
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8297
WS WestJet
CR9
3:30 PM
CDT T1
5:57 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3995+1
DL Delta
E7W
1:36 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8678
WS WestJet
CR9
1:36 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6576
WS WestJet
221
1:38 PM
EDT
2:08 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2005
DL Delta
BCS1
1:50 PM
EDT TM
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2326cs
AF Air France
221
6:35 PM
EDT TM
7:10 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2462cs
AF Air France
CR9
6:35 PM
EDT TM
7:14 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8662
WS WestJet
221
6:35 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4915+4
DL Delta
CR9
6:35 PM
EDT TM
7:14 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3888
DL Delta
CR9
6:35 PM
EDT
7:14 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1926
SY Sun Country
738
7:11 PM
EDT
7:38 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 43m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City flights
ORD Chicago 3h 51m AAACAF AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 38m AADLEI AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City flights
EWR Newark 6h 8m DLKESK UA Newark (EWR) to Traverse City flights
DEN Denver 6h 14m ACAFCM UA Denver (DEN) to Traverse City flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 15m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Traverse City flights
BOS Boston 6h 20m AFDLKE AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Traverse City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 26m AAAFAM AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Traverse City flights
DCA Washington 6h 27m AADLKE AA Washington (DCA) to Traverse City flights
IAH Houston 7h 13m AFAMDL UA Houston (IAH) to Traverse City flights
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Minneapolis to Traverse City
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 374 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–TVC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 374 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–TVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 17 BCS1, CR9, E7W 1h22-1h30 89% SkyTeam WS
AF Air France 1 221 1h24 89% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, WS
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, WS
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (18 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TVC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,189
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 → TVC
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
TVC → 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
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · TVC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Traverse City.
Distance & Flight Time
374 mi / 603 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m 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–TVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Traverse City route.
Route details
Distance374 mi / 603 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TVC
IATA / ICAOTVC / KTVC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation624 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to TVC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Cherry Capital Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 374 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to TVC: Delta Air Lines and Air France.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia.
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from TVC 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 TVC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air France. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to TVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TVC is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (603 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.