Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at MSP?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International — Minneapolis
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High Risk — 49% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at MSP means roughly a 49% chance of missing your flight.
49%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at MSP
A 30-minute connection at MSP is very risky. There's roughly a 49% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 137 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
+Airport reliability: MSP has a 83% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: MSP requires at least 50 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−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 30-minute layover is 20 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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