May 24, 2013, 3:38 am
Last edit by: LoganFlyer
According to EF, these are the MCTs for MSP:
For DL-DL connections:
D-D: 30 minutes
D-I: 35 minutes
I-D: 1 hour 15 minutes (30 minutes if coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, 1 hour if coming from a Canadian airport without preclearance)
I-I: 1 hour 15 minutes (35 minutes if coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, 1 hour if coming from a Canadian airport without preclearance)
Generic online and offline connection times:
D-D: 40 minutes
D-I: 40 minutes
I-D: 1 hour
I-I: 1 hour
Between DL and another carrier: 3 hours 30 minutes
For DL-DL connections:
D-D: 30 minutes
D-I: 35 minutes
I-D: 1 hour 15 minutes (30 minutes if coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, 1 hour if coming from a Canadian airport without preclearance)
I-I: 1 hour 15 minutes (35 minutes if coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, 1 hour if coming from a Canadian airport without preclearance)
Generic online and offline connection times:
D-D: 40 minutes
D-I: 40 minutes
I-D: 1 hour
I-I: 1 hour
Between DL and another carrier: 3 hours 30 minutes
Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP): The Definitive Thread
Sep 28, 2018, 3:53 pm
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did a (ticketed) 30-minute connection at MSP last week, and my first leg was a bit delayed (~5-10 minutes). Arrived in C basically on time, maybe a minute or two behind, right where the stairs go down to A/B, connecting flight was G1 (so, pretty close to the maximal distance). Took the tram to the end of C, walked across the mall, arrived at G1 before boarding even started. No running involved.
For those gates, I would have taken the airside C to G connector and then used the moving walkways down the length of G. I hate the congestion in the Minnesota Crossing retail mall area and it always seems to slow down how quickly I can walk.
Sep 29, 2018, 10:37 am
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True in general, but the time is about equal if you just miss a tram. However, my concern is more the need to walk from the low C tram stop to the start of the G1-G6 area. The main Minnesota Crossing concourse can be frustratingly congested which makes it very difficult to move quickly.
Sep 29, 2018, 4:57 pm
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It is do-able if the flights are on time. If it's weather issues at MSP likely both flights will then be affected. If you notice a delay at any point, call DL to get protected or rebooked on to the next flight. Also if you absolutely can't miss the connection (last flight of the day for example) then I wouldn't book it.
Oct 1, 2018, 9:21 am
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Oct 1, 2018, 2:26 pm
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But the key difference here is that there are moving walkways in the primary concourses at MSP (in addition to the C tram), and the congestion at ATL usually causes more delays for faster walkers/carts than occurs in MSP.
But why not just cite sources instead of feelings and personal preferences? And calling it "The worst"? Come on...you know you're on an island with that one.
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the furthest walkable distance between gates is in Terminal 1 and is approximately 5,700 feet, or about 1.08 miles. But thanks to moving walkways and trams "no one has to walk that entire distance unless they choose to," airport spokesman Patrick Hogan said.
And at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the walking distance from the beginning of the domestic terminal to the international terminal gates is about 10,600 feet, just a smidge over 2 miles.
"But of course, we've got moving sidewalks, the automated people mover and many other options for getting around," said ATL spokesman Reese McCranie. "You could walk and get a good cardio workout, but there are plenty of other options for those who don't want to walk."
"But of course, we've got moving sidewalks, the automated people mover and many other options for getting around," said ATL spokesman Reese McCranie. "You could walk and get a good cardio workout, but there are plenty of other options for those who don't want to walk."
Minimum Connection Times exist for a reason, and Delta willingly schedules connections at or close to them. MSP's is 30 minutes. ATL's is 45 minutes. Delta believes that, time-wise, ATL is worse. They're probably right.
Nov 3, 2018, 7:00 am
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Hi. I booked my flights home for Christmas and only just now realized I only have 40 minutes between flights in MSP. I'll be flying in from Omaha and catching my international flight back to Haneda Tokyo. Is it doable in 40 minutes?
Nov 3, 2018, 7:32 am
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That's doable but tight. If your inbound is on time, you'll make it. But all it would take is a 30 minute delay for deicing in Omaha and you'd be screwed. I'd look to switch to an earlier OMA-MSP flight if at all possible.
Nov 3, 2018, 3:44 pm
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Nov 3, 2018, 6:13 pm
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it blows my mind that people A) think airlines will sell you an impossible connection and B) wait to ask until after they already bought the ticket!
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Nov 4, 2018, 5:11 am
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