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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 249
Typical prices: C$ 328-C$ 666
Sun Country Air
Mon 17/12Mon 31/12
ATL - MSP • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 116
Typical prices: C$ 202-C$ 431
Frontier
Fri 14/12
ATL - MSP • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta, Frontier, and Sun Country Air. Average duration is 2h 42m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 34% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 279 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis (ATL-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Minneapolis

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
Sun Country Air Logo
12:49 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 47mdirect
Sun Country Air Logo
9:00 a.m. - 12:41 p.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 41mdirect
C$ 249Sun Country Air
1 day ago
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
11:09 p.m. - 12:46 a.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 37mdirect
Delta Logo
5:24 a.m. - 9:08 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 44mdirect
C$ 250Delta
12 hours ago
Thu, 17 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
Sun Country Air Logo
12:49 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 47mdirect
Sun Country Air Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 39mdirect
C$ 263Sun Country Air
1 day ago
Tue, 29 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Sun Country Air Logo
11:37 a.m. - 1:24 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 47mdirect
Sun Country Air Logo
7:10 a.m. - 10:51 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 41mdirect
C$ 277Sun Country Air
2 days ago
Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
Southwest Logo
6:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl
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5:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
C$ 278Southwest
3+ days ago
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Frontier Logo
3:20 p.m. - 5:09 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 49mdirect
Frontier Logo
6:04 p.m. - 9:54 p.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 50mdirect
C$ 284Frontier
8 hours ago
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Southwest Logo
6:50 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 05m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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9:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
6h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis
C$ 285Southwest
12 hours ago
Sat, 26 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Sun Country Air Logo
9:21 p.m. - 11:08 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 47mdirect
Sun Country Air Logo
7:10 a.m. - 10:51 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 41mdirect
C$ 291Sun Country Air
3+ days ago
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Southwest Logo
2:55 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
5:10 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
6h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
C$ 292Southwest
3+ days ago
Sun, 20 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
Sun Country Air Logo
11:07 a.m. - 12:54 p.m.ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 47mdirect
Sun Country Air Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 39mdirect
C$ 305Sun Country Air
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Atlanta to Minneapolis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis typically range from C$ 328 to C$ 666. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 249, on Sun Country Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis at C$ 301 round-trip.
•May (C$ 639) and March (C$ 599) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Atlanta to Minneapolis flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 116
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis

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Your Atlanta to Minneapolis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Minneapolis:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:42 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 1:52 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 42m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis.

  • How long does a flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis take?

    A direct flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis takes 2h 42m, covering 2,346 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Atlanta to Minneapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis range from C$ 328 to C$ 666, with an average of C$ 458 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 328 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Atlanta to Minneapolis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the C$ 458 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 279 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 475 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Minneapolis flights are:

    • Delta: 85% on time
    • Frontier: 67% on time
    • Sun Country Air: 64% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 45–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Atlanta to Minneapolis spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Minneapolis flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Minneapolis flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Minneapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Atlanta to Minneapolis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Atlanta to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 154, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

    Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 95 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Minneapolis route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 418 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 520, a difference of C$ 102.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Minneapolis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Frontier
    • Sun Country Air

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 04m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 28m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Atlanta and Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Minneapolis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field, and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Atlanta to Minneapolis flights?

    Among airlines operating Atlanta to Minneapolis flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Atlanta to Minneapolis flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Atlanta to Minneapolis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 418, about C$ 102 less than Wednesday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Atlanta to Minneapolis trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 301 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 338 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Delta. Over the past three months, 85% of Delta flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 84%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 21m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 279 round-trip on this route – about C$ 196 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Sun Country Air

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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