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There are a couple of airlines that offer nonstop service between these two airports. Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines both offer nonstop flights. Because Atlanta is a hub for Delta Air Lines, they offer several flights per day between these two cities.

There are some great choices that have a location right at the entrance to the airport. These include the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, the Hilton Atlanta Airport, the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Atlanta Airport North, and the Motel 6 Atlanta Airport - Virginia Ave.

A great choice to get to locations throughout the Atlanta area is on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains. There are four different lines on this train system that reach most locations in the Atlanta area. The fare to ride on the train is around $2.50.

At Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, all rideshare drivers pick up their passengers at both of the economy parking lots. To find these lots, travelers should exit baggage claim and then proceed down the escalators. Once you are outside the terminal, follow the signage to the economy lots.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Atlanta 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 Minneapolis and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier
• Sun Country Air

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

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 First Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $227 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $311 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$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 Minneapolis to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% 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 29% on the Minneapolis to Atlanta route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $282 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $392, a difference of $110. 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 Minneapolis to Atlanta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Atlanta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 7:48 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:03 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $302. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta takes 2h 33m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $1,388. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 24% 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 Minneapolis to Atlanta flights are:

• Spirit Airlines: 91% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• Sun Country Air: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Night 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 4h 00m, compared with 4h 33m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Ace
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Atlanta range from $207 to $437, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $207 counts as a good deal.

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