Minneapolis to Edmonton (MSP–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,084 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 41m ago
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WS1531+1
WS WestJet
737
2:55 PM
CDT T1
4:55 PM
MDT
3h
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WS1530+1
WS WestJet
73W
9:40 AM
MDT
1:25 PM
CDT
2h 45m
70%
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YWG Winnipeg 4h 57m AMDLKE → KLMALW8 Winnipeg (YWG) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 5h 7m AFDLVS → 4NACASP Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m ACAFCM → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AFDLKE → WS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 29m AFDLVS → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
ORD Chicago 6h 37m AAACAF → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 7h 1m AFAMAS → ASKEQF Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 7m ACASPDL → ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
YQR Regina 7h 10m WS → WS Regina (YQR) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 59m AFDLKE → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Edmonton
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,084 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

MSP–YEG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,084 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes YEG Routes MSP Live Flights YEG Live Flights MSP Delays YEG Delays
All flights from Edmonton (YEG) Edmonton to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 737 3h 86% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to YEG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YWG ~4h 57m YYC ~5h 7m DEN ~5h 45m MKE ~5h 46m SLC ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,089
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → YEG
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
91%
Return
YEG → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → YEG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,084 mi / 1,744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,084 mi / 1,744 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,084 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to YEG: WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson, Calgary and Denver.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YEG to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to YEG

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YEG is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,084 miles (1,744 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson, Calgary and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.