Minneapolis to Detroit (MSP–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 518 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

MSP–YIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 518 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MKE ~3h 36m MDW ~3h 37m RST ~3h 38m IND ~3h 57m OMA ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YIP → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric MSP→YIP RST→YIP
Distance from MSP – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 100% –
Rochester (RST) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
518 mi / 834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
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–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance518 mi / 834 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections23 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: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Willow Run Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 518 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, MDW, RST, IND, OMA, ORD, DAL, SYR, PHL, YUL, BNA, AUS, BOS, HOU, BZN, SLC, RSW, YYC, PBI, SNA, SJC, SXM and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YIP to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

MSP to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YIP ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 518 miles (834 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).