Minneapolis to Thief River Falls (MSP–TVF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KG5110
KG Key Lime
ER4
1:50 PM
CDT T1
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5120
KG Key Lime
ER4
5:30 PM
CDT TT1
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5107
KG Key Lime
ER4
12:37 PM
CDT
1:20 PM
CDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BMJ1024
BMJ BMJ
SW4
6:30 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5112
KG Key Lime
ER4
9:34 PM
CDT
10:16 PM
CDT
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Thief River Falls
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 261 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MSP–TVF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Key Lime Air, BMJ and TSU lead the route. The flight covers 261 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–TVF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 12 ER4 1h15 19%
BMJ BMJ 2 19%
TSU TSU 2 19%
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BMJ + KG + TSU (16 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 TVF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TVF.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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 → TVF
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
TVF → MSP
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
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
0h
Thief River Falls is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · TVF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Thief River Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
261 mi / 421 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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–TVF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Thief River Falls route.
Route details
Distance261 mi / 421 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TVF
IATA / ICAOTVF / KTVF
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Center
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,119 ft / 341 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to TVF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Thief River Falls Regional Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 261 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: BMJ, Key Lime Air and TSU.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MSP to TVF. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE and SDF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TVF 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 TVF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) are connected by nonstop service from BMJ, Key Lime Air and TSU. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to TVF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TVF ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 261 miles (421 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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