Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
KMSP, Minneapolis, MN
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (11,006 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
MSP International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Minneapolis
The Twin Cities have three good options for private flights: MSP International, St. Paul Downtown and Flying Cloud.
- Main airport
- MSP / KMSP
- Elevation
- 841 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (11,006 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Minneapolis
MSP International sits between Minneapolis and St. Paul. St. Paul Downtown is next to downtown St. Paul, and Flying Cloud in Eden Prairie is convenient for the western suburbs.
Winter weather is the main thing to plan around, and summer weekends bring lake-country trips.
Minneapolis Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field
KSTP, Saint Paul, MN
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (6,491 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown St. Paul and 10 miles to downtown Minneapolis
St. Paul Downtown airport guideFlying Cloud Airport
KFCM, Eden Prairie, MN
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (5,001 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Minneapolis; convenient for Eden Prairie and the western suburbs
Flying Cloud airport guideBefore You Book Minneapolis
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
De-Icing
In winter, de-icing is common and is added to the final bill.
Airport Choice
St. Paul Downtown for St. Paul; Flying Cloud for Eden Prairie, Edina and Wayzata; MSP for everything else.
When Demand Peaks in Minneapolis
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Snow and de-icing can add time on the ground.
- Summer
- Weekend trips to northern Minnesota and Wisconsin lake homes.
Flight Times and Prices to Minneapolis
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MSP for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,007 mi | 2 hr 45 min$11,900–$17,200 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,526 mi | 3 hr 25 min$15,100–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,300–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,496 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 854 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 348 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,059 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,500–$16,600 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,586 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,500–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,900–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,297 mi | 3 hr$13,100–$18,900 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet New York to Minneapolis
TEBNew York
STPMinneapolis
- Very light jet
- 3 hr 5 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $9,800
Best Aircraft for Minneapolis
Light and midsize jets cover the Midwest and East Coast; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast nonstop.
Minneapolis Private Jet Questions
Which Minneapolis airport is best for private jets?
MSP International for most trips, St. Paul Downtown (STP) for St. Paul, and Flying Cloud (FCM) for the western suburbs.
How long is a private flight from Minneapolis to Naples, Florida?
About 3 hr 15 min in a midsize jet.
