Minneapolis to Van Nuys (MSP–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,526 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Aero.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
OKC Oklahoma City ~6h 24m AFDLVS Oklahoma City (OKC) to Van Nuys flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 49m DLKESY JD Baltimore (BWI) to Van Nuys flights
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Minneapolis to Van Nuys
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,526 mi 3h 12m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–VNY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → VNY
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
VNY → MSP
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric MSP→VNY RST→VNY
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Van Nuys Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m 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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Van Nuys Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,526 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from VNY to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 VNY

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to VNY is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).