Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at MSP?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International — Minneapolis
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Tight — 11% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours layover at MSP is tight but doable.
11%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 120 Minutes Is Tight at MSP
Your 120-minute connection at MSP is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 70 minutes late, it could get stressful.
+Airport reliability: MSP has a 83% on-time rate — above average
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 50-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at MSP, the average delay is 74 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at MSP
50m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 120-minute layover gives you 70 minutes of buffer above the 50-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at MSP
How to transfer: Light rail (Blue Line) connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; bus also available
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes within Terminal 1; 15-25 minutes between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate buildings. Connecting between them requires exiting security and re-screening.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 137+ minute layovers at MSP
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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