Travelling from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Minneapolis.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 6:59pm. Opt for the first MSP to YYC departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 8:50am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you catch your flight from Minneapolis to YYC, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like March, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC) departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
When jetting out of MSP, you can take a direct flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta between MSP and YYC.
Delta is the most punctual carrier. A reliable 82.18% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near YYC and turn out the lights sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, central Calgary is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
R 1,414 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport. A return flight starts at R 3,325. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Minneapolis to YYC by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is when most people book flights from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Visit Calgary in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Minneapolis to YYC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport in December when temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Calgary
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Calgary right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Calgary International Airport:
Stampede park and Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre are just two of the big attractions to add to your Calgary must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Calgary Tower.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its must-visit sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Red Deer is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 129 kilometres north of Calgary. No journey is complete without a visit to Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
