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

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Minneapolis to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,526 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind 125 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and VNY, connecting options are available through 125 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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.

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 0 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 100%
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 41m.
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 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections125 hubs
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 approximately 3h 41m. The route covers 1,526 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to VNY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, EGE, BJC, CLD, TRM, SCF, FSD, ONT, MTJ, SBD, OKC, PSP, LAS, MRY, BFL, RST, SAN, AZA, GRR, SAF, PHX, SLC, RNO, SBA, CID, STS, OAK, OMA, ASE, BZN, DEN, PWK, TUS, SMF, LAX, RDM, APC, SBN, SJC, CMI, TVC, JVL, JCI, CXO, ICT, MDW, PDX, MKE, SGR, ADS, SFO, IND, DAL, MCI, DET, DTW, ORD, YVR, BFI, CVG, SDF, CMH, AUS, IAH, BNA, JAC, AHN, HOU, SCE, PDK, YYZ, TYS, DFW, SEA, SJD, CHO, AGS, NEW, PVR, TEB, TTN, JAX, PHL, PIT, ELP, ORL, RDU, BED, CLT, FMY, MSY, VRB, SAV, BWI, IAD, CHS, PIE, YUL, MCO, TPA, SUA, ISM, ISP, RSW, BCT, HPN, APF, LGA, PVD, BOS, OPF, PBI, NAS, JFK, BZE, MIA, GCM, PLS, STL, SJU, SXM, HNL, FLL, JWN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).