Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at MSP?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International — Minneapolis
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Risky — 18% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at MSP gives you about a 18% chance of missing your connection.
18%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at MSP
A 75-minute connection at MSP is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 18% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 137 minutes.
+Airport reliability: MSP has a 83% on-time rate — above average
+Comfortable buffer: Your 75-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 75-minute layover gives you 25 minutes of buffer above the 50-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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