Minneapolis to Vancouver (MSP–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,432 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 20 | 320, 321, 739 | 3h44-3h47 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 8 | 738 | 3h47-3h48 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→YVR | RST→YVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 47m | 3h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
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.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
MSP–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to YVR
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air Canada. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to YVR is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,432 miles (2,305 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).