Flying from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your departure options from here when searching for your flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
The average length of a direct Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Atlanta.
The most popular route is from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), with 67 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from ATL to MSP is the 7:05am Delta Air Lines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:59pm with Delta Air Lines.
Your flight from Atlanta to MSP won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Reach your destination without the detour from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport departing from ATL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ATL to MSP.
Among carriers operating on this route, Delta Air Lines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
ATL is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Grab a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the centre of Minneapolis is about 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is $115. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $247. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Atlanta to MSP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Visit Minneapolis in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in an Atlanta to MSP flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Minneapolis right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Minneapolis when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Walker Art Centre followed by Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Rochester will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis, Duluth is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.