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

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WS1845
WS WestJet
B38M
12:15 PM
CDT T1
2:37 PM
CST
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1900
WS WestJet
7M8
7:05 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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 Saskatoon
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 794 mi 2h 22m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

MSP–YXE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 B38M 2h22 100%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWS
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
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
YXE → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → YXE delays →

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 22m.
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 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YXE
IATA / ICAOYXE / CYXE
TimezoneAmerica/Swift_Current
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 approximately 2h 22m. The route covers 794 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSP to YXE. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQR, SNA, LAS, CUN, YVR, PUJ, PHX, YYZ, YYC, YWG, YEG and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes. 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

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