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

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DL2462+2
DL Delta
739
10:35 AM
CDT T1
1:13 PM
CDT
2h 38m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SY1813
SY Sun Country
738
2:20 PM
CDT T2
5:03 PM
CDT
2h 43m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2462+2
DL Delta
739
2:18 PM
CDT TM
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 54m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SY1814
SY Sun Country
738
6:05 PM
CDT
8:56 PM
CDT
2h 51m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 3m DLKEVS → WN St Louis (STL) to Valparaiso flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Valparaiso flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso flights
MDW Chicago 4h 54m AFDLWN → G4 Chicago (MDW) to Valparaiso flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 56m AFDLVS → G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Valparaiso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAACAF → AA Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso flights
OMA Omaha 5h 8m AFAMDL → G4 Omaha (OMA) to Valparaiso flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 13m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Valparaiso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAAFAM → AABAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Valparaiso flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 21m DLKESY → G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Valparaiso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Valparaiso
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,059 mi 2h 41m nonstop

MSP–VPS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Valparaiso (VPS) Valparaiso to Minneapolis flights
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
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 2h38 68% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 2h43 68% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
STL ~4h 3m BNA ~4h 17m ATL ~4h 35m MDW ~4h 54m OKC ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,834
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
75%
Return
VPS → MSP
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
77%
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
0h
Valparaiso is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · VPS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m 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.

Facts

MSP–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,059 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to VPS: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has 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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to VPS is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.