St. Louis to Minneapolis flights
Direct and connecting flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from St. Louis to Minneapolis take?
Flight time from St. Louis (STL) to Minneapolis (MSP) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from St. Louis to Minneapolis?
Airline availability for STL to MSP changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from St. Louis to Minneapolis?
Direct (nonstop) availability on STL to MSP varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning STL → MSP
STL to MSP is a short-haul route of 721 km (448 mi). See the return MSP → STL route.
Alternative airports near St. Louis: Null (SUS) — 26 km, Alton/St Louis (ALN) — 32 km, Belleville (BLV) — 52 km.
Alternative airports near Minneapolis: St. Paul (STP) — 14 km, Eden Prairie (FCM) — 19 km, Saint Cloud (STC) — 99 km.