Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary one hour behind Minneapolis.
Each week, there are 14 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 11:40 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:55 with Delta Air Lines.
Your MSP to YYC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Calgary (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this airline.
Delta Air Lines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 82.18% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for MSP to YYC flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSP and YYC:
Edmonton International Airport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Saskatoon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
R 1,366 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,166. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to YYC.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MSP to YYC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Calgary in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to YYC in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
