Delta Air Lines
is set to serve Copenhagen with its inaugural route between Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Danish capital commencing in May 2025. Delta’s expansion into Scandinavia will be supported through its new codeshare agreement with Scandinavian Airlines, the newest partner to the SkyTeam alliance. This route will be complemented by Delta’s other seasonal route to Copenhagen Airport
from New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
Seven European routes to choose from
Next summer, Minnesotians will have seven nonstop European destinations to choose from. Copenhagen will operate between May 22 and September 6, departing eastbound on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It will join the already operating year-round services that include Amsterdam, London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, withseasonal services to Dublin, Reykavik-Keflavik, and Rome Fiumicino.
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The Minneapolis-St. Paul to Copenhagen route will commence next May, initially thrice weekly, and will be served using the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft, accommodating 34 customers in
Delta One
, 21 for Premium Select, 24 in Delta Comfort, and 203 in the main cabin.

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Strengthening its global network
Delta’s latest route will make the most of its new alliance partner, SAS
, which it is hoped will feed passengers through Copenhagen and into the Delta network. Passenger demand is expected to flow in both directions, for northern Europeans traveling to the, and onwards to the likes of Mexico and Central America, and in return, Americans looking for a Scandi summer. Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning, released this statement on the airline’s new route:
“Delta continues to strengthen its global network and offers unparalleled access to Europe from Minneapolis-St. Paul with this new direct service to Copenhagen, one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. This route creates an invaluable connection between two major SkyTeam partner hubs, providing unrivaled connectivity and travel options for customers traveling between Scandinavia and North America.”
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It is estimated that over 100,000 people in Minnesota have Scandinavian heritage. Norwegians and Swedes were pioneers in the state and helped the US in its westward expansion. Land in Minnesota had been taken by force by American Indians and was, therefore, cheap for European immigrants. This saw the state’s population flourish and saw Scandinavians establish some of the first permanent settlements in the state.
An elevated experience even before takeoff
Given Delta’s extensive network already offered at MSP, passengers can expect an elevated airport experience, even before take-off. The SkyTeam carrier offers three
Delta Sky Clubs
at the Minnesota airport, offering passengers thoughtful amenities including extensive meal offerings, premium beverage selections, and bespoke crafted lounge space. The first Sky Deck, was also unveiled in 2023, providing seating for more than 450 guests.
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CEO and Executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Brian Ryks, which operates MSP, celebrated the new route and noted:
“We are excited that Delta is expanding direct service to Europe from MSP next year, offering even more connections in that region through its new SkyTeam partner Scandinavian Airlines System. Many Minnesotans are of Scandinavian heritage, and this new route offers great access to support deeper cultural ties and the continuation of cross-Atlantic business connections between our regions.”