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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Minneapolis, United States · North America

MSP delivers excellent on-time performance and fast security with a Delta hub advantage but trades off some international variety and inter-terminal connectivity.

Airportist Score

8.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Average security

12 min

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Minneapolis, United States · North America

MSP delivers excellent on-time performance and fast security with a Delta hub advantage but trades off some international variety and inter-terminal connectivity.

Airportist Score

8.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Average security

12 min

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport - METRO Blue Line

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, as seen from an arriving Delta Air Lines flight on downwind approach

The Hiawatha Light Rail Metro station at Lindbergh Terminal, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

Sign for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) along I-494 in Bloomington: Air Canada, Air Choice One, Air France, Alaska, America, Boutique Air

Larry Craig bathroom in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Minneapolis airport

Control Tower of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Aerial view of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport taken in May 2012

Larry Craig bathroom in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport I'm a fairly wide guy

The lower level of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) terminal and tram entrance.

N925AT at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early domestic, 3 for international

Security is fast but peaks hit 20-50 min; use MSP Reserve to lock a slot.

Current waits often <5-15 min per official board.

Terminal

Confirm your terminal before booking transport

Terminal 1 handles Delta and most carriers; Terminal 2 for Southwest and budget airlines.

No airside connection—use free Blue Line between them.

Food

Hit concourse spots post-security for variety

Terminal 1 offers strong options across concourses; Terminal 2 has solid quick bites.

Lounges like Escape provide included meals if eligible.

Status

Check MSP app or site for real-time waits and parking

Live security and ramp occupancy posted; prebook parking to guarantee space.

J.D. Power top rating reflects smooth operations.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 07:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early domestic, 3 for international

Security is fast but peaks hit 20-50 min; use MSP Reserve to lock a slot.

Current waits often <5-15 min per official board.

Terminal

Confirm your terminal before booking transport

Terminal 1 handles Delta and most carriers; Terminal 2 for Southwest and budget airlines.

No airside connection—use free Blue Line between them.

Food

Hit concourse spots post-security for variety

Terminal 1 offers strong options across concourses; Terminal 2 has solid quick bites.

Lounges like Escape provide included meals if eligible.

Status

Check MSP app or site for real-time waits and parking

Live security and ramp occupancy posted; prebook parking to guarantee space.

J.D. Power top rating reflects smooth operations.

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 07:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 07:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs

MSPGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 07:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for MSP.

Updated Sep 4, 2026

Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country)
Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub
METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026)
Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available
Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options

10 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort8.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience8.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~38M (recent estimates)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

82%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Fast security and low delaysDelta hub connectionsEfficient public transit to cityClean facilities and high satisfaction ratings

Watch Out For

No airside terminal connectionLimited lounges in Terminal 2Peak parking fills quickly without prebookingFewer international options than larger hubs