Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field, with about 82 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,399-mile flight takes about 3h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,399 mi · 2,251 km
- Flight time
- 3h 16m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying SEA to MSP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 40 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321, Boeing 757-300 | 286,933 | 3h 14m |
| Alaska Airlines | 25 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 135,524 | 3h 19m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 16 | Boeing 737-800 | 59,493 | 3h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SEA to MSP flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 11:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 943Delta Air Lines | 6:05am | 11:25am | 31 | 96% |
| AS 555Alaska Airlines | 8:34am | 1:56pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 536Delta Air Lines | 8:59am | 2:24pm | 31 | 91% |
| AS 509Alaska Airlines | 11:51am | 5:19pm | 18 | 83% |
| DL 941Delta Air Lines | 12:05pm | 5:37pm | 31 | 89% |
| AS 772Alaska Airlines | 12:25pm | 5:57pm | 13 | 100% |
| AS 527Alaska Airlines | 1:38pm | 7:00pm | 31 | 76% |
| DL 942Delta Air Lines | 2:30pm | 7:54pm | 31 | 82% |
| DL 949Delta Air Lines | 6:05pm | 11:30pm | 22 | 82% |
| AS 386Alaska Airlines | 6:40pm | 11:59pm | 17 | 84% |
| DL 953Delta Air Lines | 11:59pm | 5:15am | 26 | 91% |
Is SEA to MSP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 2,676 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,745 | 89% | 9 min | 0.7% |
| Alaska Airlines | 931 | 84% | 9 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 365 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 513 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 198 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 122 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 254 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 234 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 86 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 122 | 87% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 406 | 81% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 244 | 91% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 363 | 62,187 | |
| September 2025 | 295 | 45,595 | |
| October 2025 | 252 | 39,126 | |
| November 2025 | 224 | 31,588 | |
| December 2025 | 240 | 36,668 | |
| January 2026 | 176 | 26,035 | |
| February 2026 | 162 | 24,139 | |
| March 2026 | 196 | 30,893 | |
| April 2026 | 213 | 33,630 | |
| May 2026 | 258 | 39,588 | |
| June 2026 | 319 | 53,414 | |
| July 2026 | 365 | 59,969 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.