Salt Lake City to Minneapolis (SLC–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SLC–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 989 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 35 | 221, 739, A21N | 2h30-2h33 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 10 | 738 | 2h28-2h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→MSP | PVU→MSP | IDA→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi | 188 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 25m | 3h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).
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.
SLC–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SLC to MSP
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to MSP is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 989 miles (1,592 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Eppley Airfield and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU) and Idaho Falls (IDA).