How to get from Atlanta to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 6h 42m total

Flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis

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Best fares from Atlanta to Minneapolis

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Cheapest one-way $106 25 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $106 25 November 2026, F9 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $106

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Memphis: 6h 42m
two tickets, via Chicago: $152
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 908 mi (1,461 km)

fastest

Via Memphis

6h 42m

with the connection

Atlanta to Memphis flight 1h 23m

Connection of about 3h

Memphis to Minneapolis flight 2h 19m

two ticketsfrom $498

Via Chicago

6h 50m

with the connection

Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Minneapolis flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $152

Via Fort Walton Beach

7h 10m

with the connection

Atlanta to Fort Walton Beach flight 13m

Connection of about 3h

Fort Walton Beach to Minneapolis flight 3h 57m

Via Charlotte

7h 12m

with the connection

Atlanta to Charlotte flight 1h 23m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Minneapolis flight 2h 49m

Via Raleigh

7h 19m

with the connection

Atlanta to Raleigh flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Minneapolis flight 2h 54m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Atlanta to cities closest to Minneapolis

Atlanta to Des Moines Des Moines: 235 mi (378 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 15m Atlanta to Milwaukee Milwaukee: 298 mi (480 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 3m Atlanta to Chicago Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 11m from $64 Atlanta to Bloomington Bloomington: 381 mi (613 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 54m from $387 Atlanta to Kansas City Kansas City: 412 mi (663 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 15m from $137 Atlanta to St Louis St Louis: 467 mi (751 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 45m from $107

To Minneapolis from cities closest to Atlanta

Charlotte to Minneapolis Charlotte: 226 mi (364 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 49m Fort Walton Beach to Minneapolis Fort Walton Beach: 258 mi (415 km) from Atlanta, flight 3h 57m Louisville to Minneapolis Louisville: 321 mi (516 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 18m Memphis to Minneapolis Memphis: 337 mi (542 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 19m from $355 Raleigh to Minneapolis Raleigh: 355 mi (572 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 54m Tampa to Minneapolis Tampa: 416 mi (670 km) from Atlanta, flight 3h 31m from $198

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Memphis.

What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Minneapolis?

Via Memphis: 1h 23m to the connection, 2h 19m after it, about 6h 42m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $152. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Minneapolis?

Memphis (6h 42m total), Chicago (6h 50m total), Fort Walton Beach (7h 10m total), Charlotte (7h 12m total) and Raleigh (7h 19m total).

How far is Minneapolis from Atlanta?

908 mi (1,461 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.