Atlanta to Minneapolis (ATL–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATL–MSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | 72 | 321, 359, 739, 752, 753, 757, 76W | 2h03-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A20N | 2h29 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→MSP | PDK→MSP | CHA→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 281 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 6m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
ATL–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to MSP
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines. With 281 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to MSP is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 281 weekly flights outbound and 248 return, totaling 529 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Chattanooga (CHA) and Augusta (AGS).