Raleigh/Durham to Minneapolis (RDU–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 34 | 221, 320, 738 | 2h47-3h01 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 2h47 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MSP | ROA→MSP | ILM→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 120 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 47m | 2h 45m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
RDU–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to MSP
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MSP ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).