Detroit to Minneapolis (YIP–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 518 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

YIP–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 518 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIP–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YIP → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
MSP → YIP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric YIP→MSP DTW→MSP LAN→MSP
Distance from YIP 9 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 1 65 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 28m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
518 mi / 834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
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.

YIP–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance518 mi / 834 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 518 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YIP to MSP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, ATW, MDW, CMH, IND, PIT, MCI, MEM, IAD, CLT, BWI, AEX, PHL, JAX, PIE, SRQ, LAS, RNO, QRO and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MSP to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, LAN and CLE. 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 YIP to MSP

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIP to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to MSP ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 518 miles (834 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).