Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at MSP?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International — Minneapolis
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Safe — 5% miss rate
Yes — a 3 hours layover at MSP is enough.
5%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 180 Minutes Is Safe at MSP
Your 180-minute connection at MSP looks solid. You have plenty of buffer even if your first flight is moderately late.
+Airport reliability: MSP has a 83% on-time rate — above average
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-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 180-minute layover gives you 130 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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