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

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518 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago ~4h 26m AAACAF → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 46m AFDLKE → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 1m DL → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 2m WN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~6h 41m ACAFCM → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~6h 45m SY → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~7h 16m DLSY → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 518 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–YIP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 518 miles in 1h 8m.

Also explore MSP Routes YIP Routes MSP Live Flights YIP Live Flights MSP Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 26m BNA ~4h 46m SAV ~6h 1m DAL ~6h 2m DEN ~6h 41m
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 8m 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 8m 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–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance518 mi / 834 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: 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 about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 518 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to YIP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 YIP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YIP is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 518 miles (834 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).