Flying from Atlanta to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Explore your options for departing from this base when booking your flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Minneapolis's primary entry point is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
The average length of a direct Atlanta to Minneapolis flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Atlanta.
With 67 weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis with Delta Air Lines at 07:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from ATL to MSP is with Delta Air Lines at 22:59.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Atlanta to Minneapolis flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Minneapolis is Rs24,738. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs48,852. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap Atlanta to Minneapolis flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.
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Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis, you can leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Travel from ATL to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) without any stops.
Top carriers that offer direct Atlanta to Minneapolis plane tickets departing from ATL include:
The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MSP if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Minneapolis and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Minneapolis flight.
MSP is situated at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis. To avoid the crowds, go to Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Atlanta to Minneapolis ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are a couple of top attractions to put on your Minneapolis must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are the start of reasons to visit.
