⚠️Under 10 min reported β€” one of the best-performing hubs during shutdown.

Security wait times

Standard Security
Standardreported
~20 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheckreported
~7 min
estimated wait
CLEAR + PreCheck
CLEARreported
~1 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck saves ~13 min at MSP. Annual membership: $85.
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Immigration / customs

International arrivals
US CBP processingavg
~20 min
estimated wait

Global Entry holders typically clear in under 5 min at kiosks.

How early should I arrive?

Domestic + PreCheck
60 min
Domestic + Standard
90 min
International + PreCheck
2 hrs
International + Standard
3 hrs

During current TSA shutdown: add 60–120 min to all estimates at this airport.

Insider tips for MSP

  • β€”T1 is Delta's hub β€” PreCheck lines move very fast as Delta pushes enrollment.
  • β€”Winter weather (Nov–Mar) creates frequent delays β€” build in 30 min connection buffer.
  • β€”Light Rail Blue Line connects both terminals to downtown β€” $2.50.
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Airport lounges at MSP
2 lounges Β· Priority Pass accepted Β· Walk-in available
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Delta Sky Club
Concourse G Β· Delta Air Lines
$50 walk-in
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PGA MSP Lounge (Priority Pass golf lounge)
Concourse G Β· PGA
$35 walk-in
β–Ό
Access rules change when credit card benefits update β€” verify with the lounge before arriving. Last verified March 2026.

Flying from Minneapolis?

FlightPortal finds unpublished business class fares at 15–60% off β€” on routes departing Minneapolis.

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