Minneapolis to Saskatoon (MSP–YXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
794 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 58m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1845
WS WestJet
73H
8:15 PM
CDT T1
9:35 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1900
WS WestJet
737
3:10 PM
CST
6:30 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 42m AMDLKE WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Saskatoon flights
YYC Calgary 5h 22m AFDLVS DEMFQF Calgary (YYC) to Saskatoon flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 34m AFDLVS ACAFCX Vancouver (YVR) to Saskatoon flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 56m ACASPDL ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Saskatoon flights
YEG Edmonton 18h 20m WS KLSLGWS Edmonton (YEG) to Saskatoon flights
LAS Las Vegas ~7h 55m AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Saskatoon flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 6m AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Saskatoon flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~11h 3m Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Saskatoon flights
CUN Cancún ~11h 4m DLSY Cancún (CUN) to Saskatoon flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~13h 47m Punta Cana (PUJ) to Saskatoon flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Saskatoon
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 794 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–YXE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YXE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 73H 2h20 89%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (3 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 YXE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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 → YXE
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
67%
Return
YXE → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → YXE delays →

Other ways to reach Saskatoon from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.
Metric MSP→YXE DLH→YXE
Distance from MSP 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 2h 20m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Saskatoon.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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–YXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Saskatoon route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YXE
IATA / ICAOYXE / CYXE
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,653 ft / 504 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to YXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 794 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to YXE: WestJet.
This route has limited weekly 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 Vancouver.
Saskatoon is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YXE to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YXE

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to YXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YXE is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 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 Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Duluth (DLH).