Valparaiso to Minneapolis (VPS–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY1812
SY Sun Country
738
12:05 PM
CDT
2:47 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2462+2
DL Delta
320
3:36 PM
CDT TM
6:23 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1814
SY Sun Country
738
6:35 PM
CDT
9:28 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1811
SY Sun Country
738
8:35 AM
CDT T2
11:16 AM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2462+2
DL Delta
320
10:45 AM
CDT T1
1:27 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1813
SY Sun Country
738
2:24 PM
CDT T2
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valparaiso to Minneapolis
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,059 mi 2h 42m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

VPS–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VPS–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 10 738 2h42-2h53 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 7 320 2h47 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (10 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VPS to MSP direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VPS to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
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.

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Valparaiso

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric VPS→MSP DSI→MSP GPT→MSP
Distance from VPS 6 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 33m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of VPS with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Minneapolis is 0 hours the same as Valparaiso.
VPS: CDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m to 2h 53m.
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.

VPS–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valparaiso to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Flight time2h 42m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: VPS
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VPS to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 2h 42m to 2h 53m. The route covers 1,059 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from VPS to MSP. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, BTR, FNT, TUL, CAK, AUS, GRR, ORD, TYS, MIA, EWR, CVG, IND, DFW, PIT, BNA, HOU, ATL, MCI, CLT, LGA, PHL, DCA, MDW, OKC, ICT, SDF, STL, DEN, BOS, BWI, JFK, XNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to VPS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSI and GPT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 VPS to MSP

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VPS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VPS to MSP ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Destin (DSI) and Gulfport (GPT).