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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS3817
WS WestJet
DH8D
4:45 PM
CDT T1
6:31 PM
CST
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3824
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:35 AM
CST
3:03 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Regina
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 655 mi 2h 46m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

MSP–YQR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 655 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 DH8D 2h46 100%
Aircraft on this route
DH8D 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
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
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
33%
Return
YQR → MSP
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
67%
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 46m.
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 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 approximately 2h 46m. The route covers 655 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to YQR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWG, YXE, YUL, CUN, DEN, LAS, YYZ, YVR, PVR, PUJ, YEG, YYC and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. 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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.