Flights to Minneapolis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Minneapolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | MSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,006 ft | 841 ft |
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport (regional) | STC | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,500 ft | 1,031 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,006 ft, MSP can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 841 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Minneapolis
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Toronto | Canada | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Minneapolis to Chicago | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Minneapolis to Dallas | United States | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Minneapolis to Ottawa | Canada | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Minneapolis to Fort Worth | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Minneapolis to Columbus | United States | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Minneapolis to Indianapolis | United States | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Minneapolis to Winnipeg | Canada | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Minneapolis to Denver | United States | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Minneapolis to Mississauga | Canada | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Minneapolis to Washington | United States | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Minneapolis to Nashville | United States | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Minneapolis to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Minneapolis to Brampton | Canada | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Minneapolis to Detroit | United States | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Minneapolis to Memphis | United States | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Minneapolis to Louisville | United States | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Minneapolis to Hamilton | Canada | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Minneapolis to Milwaukee | United States | 480 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Minneapolis to Atlanta | United States | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Minneapolis to Omaha | United States | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Minneapolis to Kansas City | United States | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Minneapolis to Shanghai | China | 10,843 km (6,738 mi) | about 14 h 39 min |
| Minneapolis to Beijing | China | 10,122 km (6,290 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Minneapolis to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,859 km (5,505 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Minneapolis to Tianjin | China | 10,178 km (6,324 mi) | about 13 h 48 min |
| Minneapolis to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,413 km (7,092 mi) | about 15 h 23 min |
| Minneapolis to Xi’an | China | 10,924 km (6,788 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Minneapolis to Moscow | Russia | 7,907 km (4,913 mi) | about 10 h 53 min |
| Minneapolis to Seoul | South Korea | 9,989 km (6,207 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Minneapolis?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, STC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MSP from Minneapolis city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Minneapolis on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.