Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Raleigh(RDU) to Minneapolis(MSP)
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
RDU : Raleigh , United States MSP : Minneapolis , United States
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Raleigh to Minneapolis Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP).

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Flight Schedules Raleigh to Minneapolis

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Delta Air Lines (DL),Sun Country Airlines (SY). This is the first direct flight from Raleigh to Minneapolis.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
DL2538 06:00 07:53 2h53m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
SY918 12:04 13:54 2h50m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Raleigh to Minneapolis is the final flight at 21:04 by Sun Country Airlines SY1984.

From Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Raleigh to Minneapolis
2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
From Minneapolis to Raleigh
2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes

Distance

From Minneapolis to Raleigh
Approx. 980 miles
Approx. 1,580 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Raleigh to Minneapolis Map

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Type of aircrafts (RDU to MSP)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Raleigh and Minneapolis. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Chicago (ORD)
RDU 2h10m ORD 1h22m MSP
1h51m 1h19m
Midway (MDW)
RDU 1h55m MDW 1h25m MSP
1h45m 1h25m
South Bend (SBN)
RDU 2h11m SBN 1h44m MSP
1h48m 1h28m
Cincinnati (CVG)
RDU 1h37m CVG 1h55m MSP
1h26m 1h43m
Columbus (CMH)
RDU 1h24m CMH 1h59m MSP
1h22m 1h46m
Indianapolis (IND)
RDU 1h45m IND 1h46m MSP
1h38m 1h35m
Grand Rapids (GRR)
RDU 1h53m GRR 1h28m MSP
1h45m 1h17m
Louisville (SDF)
RDU 1h32m SDF 2h5m MSP
1h23m 1h51m
Detroit (DTW)
RDU 1h35m DTW 1h43m MSP
1h35m 1h35m
Cleveland (CLE)
RDU 1h38m CLE 2h5m MSP
1h31m 1h45m

FAQ : Raleigh to Minneapolis

How far is it from Raleigh to Minneapolis?
The distance between Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 980 miles(1,580km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Raleigh(RDU) to Minneapolis(MSP)?
Currently, this route is served by Delta Air Lines (Japanese)Sun Country Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Raleigh to Minneapolis Flight Schedules and Minneapolis to Raleigh Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) route?
The Raleigh – Minneapolis route is operated by Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 717 , Airbus A220-100 , Airbus A220-300 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft types.
Sun Country Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800.Delta Air Lines fly this route with Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 717 , Airbus A220-100 , Airbus A220-300 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Bombardier CRJ-900.
What is the time difference between Raleigh to Minneapolis?
The time difference between Raleigh-Durham International Airport(Raleigh) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport(Minneapolis) is -1 hour. Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Raleigh.Raleigh is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.