Traveling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Calgary is one hour behind Minneapolis and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Choose from 14 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 18:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your MSP to YYC flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Delta offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Calgary — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Most travelers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates MSP to YYC flights. An exceptional 80.7% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and YYC:
Edmonton International Airport
Winnipeg Airport
Saskatoon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport flight is AED 331. A return fare is currently AED 852. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to YYC, book your journey two months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSP to YYC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Calgary Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Calgary and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Calgary Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of Calgary. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Calgary in November.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Calgary Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to YYC in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, head for Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometers west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are highlights.
