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

The most reliable airline on the MSP to ATL route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to ATL?

About 17% of flights from MSP to ATL experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to ATL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 72 minutes.

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

With 83% of MSP to ATL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ATL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → ATL

MSP (Minneapolis) to ATL (Atlanta)

MSP (Minneapolis) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 61%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 61%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ATL

80% on time

When flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~31 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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