Minneapolis to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (MSP–XNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CR9
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CR9
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Minneapolis to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 597 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

MSP–XNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 597 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSP Routes XNA Routes MSP Live Flights XNA Live Flights MSP Delays XNA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–XNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR9 1h59-2h05 51% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 XNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to XNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
IAD ~5h 1m CVG ~6h 45m BNA ~9h 48m DTW ~12h 38m VPS ~13h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,627
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 → XNA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
Return
XNA → MSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → XNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · XNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Distance & Flight Time
597 mi / 960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 5m.
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–XNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 960 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 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: XNA
Full nameNorthwest Arkansas National Airport
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to XNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Northwest Arkansas National Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 5m. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to XNA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, CVG, BNA, DTW, VPS, DCA, ATL, DFW, ORD, MIA, PHL, AZA, CLT, LAS, TPA, IAH, PHX, LGA, DEN, FLL, SLC, LAX, MSY, DAL and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from XNA 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 XNA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to XNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to XNA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 597 miles (960 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.