Seattle to Minneapolis (SEA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,395 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS | 35 | 321, 32Q, 739, 753, A21N | 3h08-3h27 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | 21 | 738, 739, 7M9 | 3h27-3h42 | Oneworld | DE, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 20 | 738 | 3h20-3h22 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→MSP | BFI→MSP | YYJ→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 153 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 3h 4m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
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.
SEA–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to MSP
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 153 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to MSP ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,395 miles (2,245 km). There are approximately 153 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 311 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).