Outbound
3 hours 20 minutes
Return
3 hours 30 minutes
Daily Flights
6-8
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix in summer (Central vs MST) and 1 hour ahead in winter.
About this route
Phoenix to Minneapolis flights
Phoenix to Minneapolis is a classic snowbird corridor — retirees escaping Minnesota winters fill southbound flights from October through April. Delta and Sun Country are the dominant players from their MSP hub.
The timezone math is tricky because Arizona skips daylight saving time. In summer, MSP is 2 hours ahead; in winter, only 1 hour. Landing alerts remove the guesswork when coordinating pickups.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the PHX to MSP flight?
About 3 hours 20 minutes westbound and 3 hours 30 minutes eastbound.
Which airlines fly Phoenix to Minneapolis?
American, Delta, Sun Country, and Frontier all operate this route.
Is this a popular snowbird route?
Yes, demand surges in winter as Minnesota residents head to the Phoenix area for warmer weather.
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