Minneapolis to Atlanta (MSP–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 907 miles in approximately 2h 32m. 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 | 77 | 321, 738, 739, 752, 753, 757, 763, A21N | 2h-2h43 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 13 | 321, A20N | 2h23-2h39 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 10 | 738 | 2h30-2h31 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→ATL | RST→ATL | ALO→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 268 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 1h 42m | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
MSP–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to ATL
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 268 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to ATL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 268 weekly flights outbound and 256 return, totaling 524 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Waterloo (ALO) and Hibbing (HIB).