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MSPMinneapolis·Minneapolis St Paul International·Minneapolis, United States
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum45 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) - Concourses A-G, Terminal 2 (Humphrey)
Max Transit
30m
via walking
Avg. Security
20m
~10m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
Delta Air Lines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35min
Domestic → International
45min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
60min
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Getting Between Concourses
Within Terminal 1, the Delta Skyway tram links Concourses C, F, and G, while A, B, D, and E are reachable by moving walkways and connecting corridors, all airside with no re-screening. Moving between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 requires exiting secure areas, riding the free METRO Blue Line light rail or an inter-terminal shuttle bus (roughly 15-20 minutes), and clearing security again on arrival.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Delta megahub with efficient same-terminal transfers
Two physically separate terminals complicate cross-carrier connections
Delta Skyway tram speeds up long concourse walks
Light rail link to Terminal 2 requires re-clearing security
Airlines at MSP
Delta Air LinesSY
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MSP?

Still under the 35-minute domestic MCT, and any terminal change is impossible in this window. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MSP?

Comfortable for Delta hub connections within Terminal 1, though still risky if changing to Terminal 2. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MSP?

Meets the international MCT threshold and allows for Customs processing plus a terminal change if needed. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MSP?

Comfortable even for international arrivals needing to clear Customs and reach a far Terminal 1 concourse. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MSP?

Ample time for any combination of terminals, including the light rail transfer and security re-screening. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MSP?

Two hours covers worst-case Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 transfers with room for minor delays. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MSP?

Long enough to relax at a Delta Sky Club or grab a meal before boarding. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MSP?

Well beyond any realistic MSP connection scenario, even with weather delays. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MSP?

Excessive for MSP; consider a lounge visit or brief trip through security to kill time. See full 4 hr guide →

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