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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4261
DL Delta
CR5
10:10 AM
CDT T1
12:04 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4284
DL Delta
CR5
12:55 PM
CDT T1
2:52 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4289
DL Delta
CR5
8:30 PM
CDT T1
10:33 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4296
DL Delta
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
8:04 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4261
DL Delta
CR5
12:39 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4284
DL Delta
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Williston
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 551 mi 1h 54m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

MSP–XWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 551 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 20 CR5 1h54-2h03 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to XWA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → XWA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
XWA → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

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 54m to 2h 3m.
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–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Williston route.
Route details
Distance551 mi / 887 km
Flight time1h 54m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: XWA
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Beulah
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m

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 approximately 1h 54m to 2h 3m. The route covers 551 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from MSP to XWA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORD, CMH, IAH and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to XWA ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 551 miles (887 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.