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Flights from Minneapolis to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 47m door to door (94 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 47m
Minneapolis to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSP Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:00 MSP18:10 ATL0h 50m connection19:00 ATL19:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
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MSP Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:30 MSP11:49 ORD1h 26m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEEnvoy Air
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MSP Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun07:45 MSP10:55 IAD2h 05m connection13:00 IAD14:20 CAESkyWest + CommutAir
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MSP Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat11:30 MSP14:44 CLT3h 16m connection18:00 CLT18:27 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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MSP Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Fri20:15 MSP23:31 PHL10h 44m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEDelta Air Lines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,606 km997 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbia vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- MSP → CAE
Flights from Minneapolis to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,606 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Columbia?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.





