Minneapolis to Williston (MSP–XWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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551 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 4m ago
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DL4261
DL Delta
CR5
11:34 AM
CDT T1
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 56m
58%
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DL4284
DL Delta
CR7
1:00 PM
CDT T1
2:57 PM
CDT
1h 57m
58%
M T W T F S S
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DL4289
DL Delta
CR7
8:30 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
58%
M T W T F S S
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DL4296
DL Delta
CR7
5:53 AM
CDT
7:41 AM
CDT
1h 48m
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DL4284
DL Delta
CR5
3:37 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
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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
DEN Denver 4h 49m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Williston flights
FAR Fargo 10h 58m AFAMDL → CPT Fargo (FAR) to Williston flights
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Minneapolis to Williston
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 551 mi 1h 56m nonstop

MSP–XWA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 551 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 17 CR5, CR7 1h56-1h57 81% SkyTeam –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 81% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (17 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 XWA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DEN ~4h 49m FAR ~10h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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 → XWA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
XWA → MSP
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Williston is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · XWA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Williston.
Distance & Flight Time
551 mi / 887 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m 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–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Williston route.
Route details
Distance551 mi / 887 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 14 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: XWA
Full nameWilliston Basin International Airport
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to XWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Williston Basin International Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 551 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to XWA: Delta Air Lines and SkyWest 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 Denver and Hector.
Yes, return flights from XWA 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 XWA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to XWA is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 551 miles (887 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Hector. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.