Van Nuys to Minneapolis (VNY–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,526 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Van Nuys to Minneapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,526 mi 3h 3m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–MSP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
72
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
VNY → MSP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
MSP → VNY
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric VNY→MSP LAX→MSP LGB→MSP
Distance from VNY 19 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights ~1 128
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 8m 3h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY 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 Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m 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.

VNY–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNY to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,526 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from MSP to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, LGB and SNA. 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 VNY to MSP

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to MSP is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Santa Ana (SNA).