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Being one of the busiest airports in the world, it is no surprise that ATL airport has 13 lounges within its Terminal. Since the airport is a hub for Delta, they have the greatest number of lounges with a total of 9 Sky Clubs. Other than Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the other airlines with a lounge at the airport. To enjoy these lounges, consider booking with one of the airlines.

If you want to leave your vehicle at the airport grounds, there are many parking spots all around. All the parking lots inside the airport are well manned with 24/7 surveillance to ensure the safety of your car and everything in it. You will be issued a ticket upon entry into the parking lots, which will then determine the amount to be paid upon exit. However, it is worth pointing out that other parking lots outside the airport offer lower rates and a shuttle to the airport terminal.

There are multiple ways to get to Downtown Minneapolis from the airport, with each one catering to a different market. For instance, if you want comfort and convenience, a taxi might be the best option as they are readily available at the airport and will drop you at any destination in town. Nonetheless, if you would rather go for affordability, the metro is a great option. The Blue Line goes from Terminal 1 to Nicollet Mall, which is about 8min away from downtown by foot.

If you will need wheelchair assistance at MSP, inform your airline at least 48h in advance. This allows them enough time to make the arrangement on your behalf by contacting the officials at the airport and informing them of your needs. With that, you’re guaranteed to get one as soon as your plane lands.

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.

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

• Delta
• Frontier
• Sun Country Air

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

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $167 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $311 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Atlanta to Minneapolis route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $364, a difference of $79. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:09 pm and lands at 1:49 am.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $306. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis takes 2h 40m, covering 906 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Spirit Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 85% on time
• Frontier: 67% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 24m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis range from $206 to $456, with an average of $306 over the past 12 months. Anything below $206 counts as a good deal.

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