Reno to Minneapolis (RNO–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,402 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY1274
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SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
10:00 AM
PDT
3:11 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1273
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SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
12:20 PM
CDT T2
1:56 PM
PDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 56m ACKGUA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 13m AFAMDL DLKESY Salt Lake City (SLC) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 20m EJAF9LXJ AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 37m AAASWN AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 47m ACAVCM AFDLSY San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 59m AFAVDL AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 6h 4m ASDEEJA AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
SEA Seattle 6h 10m ASDEFI AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis flights
SAN San Diego 6h 23m ASWN AFDLKE San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 6h 31m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reno to Minneapolis
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,402 mi 3h 11m nonstop +2h ahead

RNO–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,402 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: KL 7 100% SkyTeam KL
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 3h11 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNO to MSP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,413
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
RNO → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSP → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric RNO→MSP SMF→MSP STS→MSP
Distance from RNO 112 mi 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 1
Weekly flights 1 58
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 23m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,402 mi / 2,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

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.

Minneapolis Climate

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.

RNO–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,402 mi / 2,256 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,402 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RNO to MSP: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from MSP to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, STS and OAK. 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 RNO to MSP

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RNO to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to MSP is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,402 miles (2,256 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).