Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours.
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-7, making Edmonton one hour behind Minneapolis.
Every week, there are six Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 14:00 WestJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 14:45 with WestJet.
Give yourself enough time to make your MSP to YEG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Edmonton — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is WestJet.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates MSP to YEG flights, with 77.5% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MSP and YEG:
Denver International Airport
Winnipeg Airport
Regina Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
At the moment, R 2,095 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,488. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to YEG, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to YEG.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Consider staying in a hotel near YEG if you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and see more of Edmonton and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Edmonton. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Edmonton is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Edmonton International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to YEG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Canada, consider Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.
