Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to MSP route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to MSP?

About 18% of flights from ATL to MSP experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to MSP flights?

When flights from ATL to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 58 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to MSP flight?

With 82% of ATL to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 58 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → MSP

ATL (Atlanta) to MSP (Minneapolis)

ATL (Atlanta) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 60%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 83% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 60%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

81% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~29 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSP

83% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.