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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$262
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $426.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$120
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 11 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $257.
Outbound · Nov 1
9:19 amMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4:13 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
6h 54m · 1 stop via Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest Nonstop
$453
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 9 days ago.
$191 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 2
7:40 amMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
10:26 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 46m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
11:28 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2:18 pmMSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
2h 50m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$365
A round-trip at or under $365 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Mondays
Monday departures average $422 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$41 less than the average weekday, which is $463.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $431 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$30 less than the average departure, which is $461.
Low season
September
Fares average $335 in September, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $333 in late September.
$31 below the yearly average of $366.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $269, versus $340 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 22 · Return Nov 26
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$426now only$262Round-trip
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$426now only$295Round-trip
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$424now only$299Round-trip
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$424now only$302Round-trip
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$425now only$302Round-trip
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$426now only$309Round-trip
MSPMSY
19% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Jan 6 · Return Jan 10
4-night trip · economy
$425now only$346Round-trip
MSPMSY
15% Price DropFrontier Airlines
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$424now only$360Round-trip
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$426now only$361Round-trip
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7-night trip · economy
$543Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
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11/19/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$269
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
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11/25/26
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$296
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
7:00 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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American Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
5:52 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/10/26
10:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
8:04 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:27 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$353
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
7:00 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
11:47 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$296
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
5:55 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/18/26
11:00 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
7:15 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
11:30 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$365
American Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
5:44 am
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
11/10/26
11:38 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:27 pm
MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$353
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
2:32 pm
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
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11/26/26
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$296
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11/25/26
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11/26/26
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MSPMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
$365
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
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New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
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New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
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New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late September at about $333
Fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans are lowest in late September, around $333, and September is the cheapest month overall, averaging $335. They peak in late March at about $430, $97 more than the low. The yearly average is $366.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $360 | $363 | $358 |
| February | $364 | $364 | $363 |
| March | $413 | $395 | $430 |
| April | $378 | $392 | $364 |
| May | $363 | $360 | $365 |
| June | $370 | $367 | $373 |
| July | $353 | $359 | $348 |
| August | $338 | $336 | $340 |
| September | $335 | $336 | $333 |
| October | $365 | $369 | $361 |
| November | $353 | $349 | $357 |
| December | $402 | $375 | $427 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $269
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans, around $269. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $340, $71 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $408.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $408 |
| 172 days | $401 |
| 164 days | $391 |
| 156 days | $375 |
| 148 days | $367 |
| 140 days | $367 |
| 132 days | $363 |
| 124 days | $352 |
| 116 days | $334 |
| 108 days | $323 |
| 100 days | $318 |
| 92 days | $310 |
| 84 days | $300 |
| 76 days | $289 |
| 68 days | $282 |
| 2mo | $279 |
| 52 days | $275 |
| 44 days | $269 |
| 36 days | $270 |
| 28 days | $275 |
| 20 days | $280 |
| 12 days | $292 |
| 4 days | $323 |
| 0 days | $340 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans. At $422 it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day, 5% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $463 |
| Mon | $422 |
| Tue | $475 |
| Wed | $474 |
| Thu | $453 |
| Fri | $467 |
| Sat | $487 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans. At $431 it is 7% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 8% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $437 |
| Midday | $431 |
| Afternoon | $480 |
| Evening | $497 |
What do round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $200 | 2% |
| $200 to $400 | 31% |
| $400 to $600 | 36% |
| $600 to $800 | 19% |
| $800 to $1,000 | 7% |
| $1,000 to $1,200 | 3% |
| $1,200 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans.
What is the typical flight duration from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
The typical nonstop flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans takes about 2 hours 38 minutes, covering roughly 1,040 miles. The return leg back to Minneapolis runs about 2 hours 53 minutes, so the northbound direction is slightly longer.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Delta Air Lines is currently the only airline scheduled non-stop between Minneapolis and New Orleans, with a daily flight departing at 12:45 PM — seven flights a week. There is no other carrier flying the route non-stop this week.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to downtown New Orleans is straightforward, with taxis offering a flat rate of about $28 for the first two passengers to the Central Business District or French Quarter. Rideshare apps like Uber pick up from the middle curb of Level 1 near baggage claim, while the affordable public E2 bus line connects the airport to downtown and other key areas. Rental cars are available at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility off-site, and many hotels run door-to-door shuttle services. Taxis and rideshares are the most-used and fastest options for most travelers, typically taking 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
References
- A Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | Chase
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Arriving & Departing - New York Times
- Find cheap flights to New Orleans (MSY) | American Airlines
- New Orleans Airport Dropoff: How to Get There | Uber
- New Orleans Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans are lowest in late September, around $333. September is the cheapest month overall, averaging $335, followed by August ($338) and November ($353). March is the most expensive month at about $413, and fares peak in late March at about $430. The yearly average is $366. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans, around $269. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $340, $71 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $408. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans, but a connecting overnight itinerary exists: Southwest operates the long leg from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New Orleans, departing 10:15 PM and arriving at 12:35 AM — landing in the early hours after midnight, with a 1h45m layover in Chicago. The full journey begins with a Southwest flight into Midway before connecting to that overnight leg.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Delta Air Lines is the only airline currently scheduled non-stop from Minneapolis to New Orleans, with one daily flight departing at 12:45 PM. Delta is a SkyTeam member. Other carriers may serve the route, but typically via a connection rather than non-stop.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Delta Air Lines operates the Minneapolis to New Orleans route with an on-time arrival rate of 84.0%, meaning roughly five out of six flights land within 15 minutes of schedule. Cancellations are rare at 0.7%. Delta is the most reliable carrier on this route.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in New Orleans?
New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). It is about 15 miles west of downtown and the French Quarter. All major airlines serving the city operate from MSY, including Delta, Southwest, American, and United.
How do I get to Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport from the city center?
From downtown Minneapolis, the METRO Blue Line light rail runs directly to both MSP terminals, taking about 25 minutes from the Warehouse District and making it the most popular and affordable option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft and taxis offer faster door-to-door trips, with taxis from downtown Minneapolis typically costing $39–$49. Driving is straightforward via Minnesota State Highway 5, and on-site parking includes hourly and daily options in ramps at both terminals.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has several nearby hotels that provide free airport shuttles, including the Ramada by Wyndham, Hilton New Orleans Airport, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North. The Hilton New Orleans Airport is 0.3 miles from the terminal and offers a free 24-hour shuttle, while the Holiday Inn Express Kenner also provides complimentary airport shuttle service. There are no sleeping facilities inside the terminal itself, and the airport does not offer cots to stranded travelers.
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- Hotels Near New Orleans Airport (MSY) with Shuttles (2026)
- New Orleans: Airport Hotels near MSY: Airport Hotel Reviews: 10Best
- New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports
- New Orleans Airport MSY Guide to Airport Hotels- iFLY
- 21 Hotels Near MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) Airport | IHG
- Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport Map & Driving Directions | Parking Options for Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport in Kenner
- DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport | Stress-Free Stays & Parking Near MSY Airport - Stay Park Travel
What facilities and services are available to travelers at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, with the network named #MSY-FI. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, both before and after security, and cash-to-card kiosks are available on the third level. Nursing mothers have dedicated Mother's Rooms, and there is a service animal and pet relief area on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Smoking is prohibited inside, but designated smoking areas exist outside on the top or bottom ramps. The airport also has a police station pre-security on Level 2 near Leah's Kitchen, and lost and found services are handled by the Customer Service Department.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Minneapolis and New Orleans airports?
At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, travelers with disabilities can access wheelchair assistance, accessible parking and ground transportation, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, the Navigating MSP Program, and service animal relief areas in both terminals. To arrange mobility assistance, contact your airline in advance so it can note your request on the reservation; airlines ask that you call at least 48 hours before your flight, and drop-off for wheelchair assistance is at Ticketing Level Door 3 for Delta flights or Door 1B for other airlines. At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the entire terminal is free of architectural barriers, with TTY service via the Louisiana Relay Service, visual paging on flight information displays, and an adult changing table in the family restroom near Shake Shack. For additional help at MSY, you can contact the Customer Service Desk on Level 1 Baggage Claim or arrange a meet-and-greet service through Air General or Perq Soleil.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Delta is the only airline currently scheduled nonstop between Minneapolis and New Orleans, operating daily. No aircraft type is listed for this route.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
Delta Air Lines, a SkyTeam member, is the airline currently scheduled non-stop between Minneapolis and New Orleans, with daily service. Other alliances may serve this route via connections.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Minneapolis?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has seven lounges across Terminal 1. The Escape Lounge, PGA Lounge, and Portal Lounge are open to any traveler with a day pass, Priority Pass, or an eligible credit card such as American Express Platinum, Chase, or Capital One. Delta operates three Sky Clubs in Concourses C, F/G, and G, with access for Sky Club members, premium cabin passengers, or eligible American Express cardholders. A United Club sits in Concourse E between gates E6 and E8 for United and Star Alliance premium passengers. The Delta Sky Club near Gate G17 is the largest at 21,000 square feet with panoramic runway views, a patio, and two premium bars.
References
- MSP Airport Lounges: Delta Sky Club, PGA, Escape, Portal & More
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP) Lounge | Escape Lounges
- United Club Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP) - LoungeReview.com
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport MSP Lounges - MSP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- Airport lounges at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) — The Points Party
- American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex US
- American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex XB
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby depend on fare rules; flexible and premium tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy does not.