Minneapolis to Regina (MSP–YQR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS3817+1
WS WestJet
DH4
3:50 PM
CDT T1
5:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3824+1
WS WestJet
DH4
10:45 AM
CST
2:05 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 32m AMDLKE WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Regina flights
YYC Calgary 5h 12m AFDLVS MFQFWS Calgary (YYC) to Regina flights
DEN Denver 5h 37m ACAFCM UA Denver (DEN) to Regina flights
YEG Edmonton 5h 50m WS SLGWS Edmonton (YEG) to Regina flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 33m ACASPDL ACAVCX Toronto (YYZ) to Regina flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 43m AFDLVS ACBRMF Vancouver (YVR) to Regina flights
YUL Montréal ~7h 49m ACAFAV Montréal (YUL) to Regina flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 3m AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Regina flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~10h 45m Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Regina flights
CUN Cancún ~10h 58m DLSY Cancún (CUN) to Regina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Regina
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 655 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–YQR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 655 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YQR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 DH4 2h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to YQR 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YQR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
284
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → YQR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQR → 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 → YQR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Regina is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · YQR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Regina.
Distance & Flight Time
655 mi / 1,054 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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.

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.

MSP–YQR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Regina route.
Route details
Distance655 mi / 1,054 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YQR
IATA / ICAOYQR / CYQR
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation1,894 ft / 577 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to YQR flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Regina International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 655 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to YQR: 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.
Regina is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YQR 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 YQR

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

MSP to YQR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YQR is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 655 miles (1,054 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.