Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Edmonton.
Every week, there are six Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 09:25 WestJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 10:05 with WestJet.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YEG to MSP flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Minneapolis (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is WestJet.
WestJet is a leader in on-time performance for YEG to MSP flights, with 87.8% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
At the moment, R 2,413 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,146. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from YEG to MSP, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of all flights departing from Edmonton International Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Edmonton to Edmonton International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to YEG:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
If you're getting in on a late Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Minneapolis in March.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you want to go to Minneapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to MSP in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
