Minneapolis to Calgary (MSP–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2485
DL Delta
320
6:50 PM
CDT T1
9:31 PM
MDT
3h 41m
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AF2704
AF Air France
320
6:55 PM
CDT T1
8:54 PM
MDT
2h 59m
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AF5749
AF Air France
320
6:30 AM
MDT TM
10:30 AM
CDT
3h
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DL2492
DL Delta
320
6:30 AM
MDT TM
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 57m
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Minneapolis to Calgary
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 59m nonstop -1h behind 71 1-stop hubs

MSP–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Delta Air Lines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSP Routes YYC Routes MSP Live Flights YYC Live Flights MSP Delays YYC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 7 320 2h59 100% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 320 3h41 100% SkyTeam –
WS WestJet 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to YYC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
BJC ~5h 0m BZN ~5h 23m PWK ~5h 24m JAC ~5h 46m OMA ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,473
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → YYC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Calgary is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m to 3h 41m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

MSP–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Flight time2h 59m to 3h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Calgary International Airport take approximately 2h 59m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and WestJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to YYC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, BZN, PWK, JAC, OMA, ASE, EGE, DSM, MDW, GEG, GPT, SCF, CMH, DTW, CVG, MCI, PSC, AZA, MEM, SJC, HOU, CLT, IAD, MIA, APF, PIE, ANC, YVR, MZT, NAS, EWR, SLC, MBJ, YEG, BZE, SJU, JFK, SJD, DFW, CUN, PVR, DEN, YXE, BNA, YWG, TUS, PHX, PSP, YYZ, YQR, LAS, LAX, SEA, ORD, MEX, SFO, AMS, ATL, TPA, SAN, IAH, FLL, MCO, CDG, SNA, LHR, YUL, HNL, LIR, PUJ and CZM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YYC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 YYC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and WestJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YYC ranges from 2 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.