Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta is one hour ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 191 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 05:15 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:28 with Spirit Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MSP to ATL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, so jetting to Atlanta (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With an impressive 80.56% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for MSP to ATL flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and ATL:
McGhee Tyson Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
R 1,466 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,899. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSP to ATL.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to ATL.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and find adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to central Atlanta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to ATL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.