Minneapolis to Valparaiso (MSP–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2462
DL Delta
320
7:15 AM
CDT T1
10:08 AM
EDT
2h 53m
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SY1811
SY Sun Country
738
7:36 AM
CDT T2
10:23 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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SY1813
SY Sun Country
738
2:31 PM
CDT T2
5:07 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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DL2462
DL Delta
320
11:03 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
CDT
2h 56m
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SY1812
SY Sun Country
738
12:08 PM
EDT
2:52 PM
CDT
3h 44m
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SY1814
SY Sun Country
738
6:07 PM
EDT
9:04 PM
CDT
3h 57m
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Minneapolis to Valparaiso
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,059 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

MSP–VPS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 13 738 1h36-2h47 67% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 320 2h53 67% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (13 flights/wk, 65%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 35%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to VPS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
HOU ~8h 30m PIE ~8h 33m MDW ~11h 41m CLT ~12h 19m TYS ~13h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
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 → VPS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
VPS → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → VPS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Valparaiso is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · VPS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m to 2h 53m.
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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Flight time1h 36m to 2h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take approximately 1h 36m to 2h 53m. The route covers 1,059 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from MSP to VPS. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, PIE, MDW, CLT, TYS, XNA, ATL, SDF, MIA, GRR, BNA, CVG, ORD, DFW, STL, PIT, LGA, BWI, EWR, DCA, IND, DAL, MCI, BOS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Valparaiso is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from VPS 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 VPS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to VPS ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.