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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1811
WS WestJet
73W
3:05 PM
CDT T1
5:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6320cs
WS WestJet
320
6:43 PM
CDT T1
8:45 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1529cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
320
6:43 PM
CDT T1
8:45 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2704cs
AF Air France
320
6:48 PM
CDT T1
8:40 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2485+4
DL Delta
320
6:48 PM
CDT T1
8:40 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3844cs
KE Korean
320
6:30 AM
MDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6392cs
WS WestJet
320
6:30 AM
MDT TM
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5749cs
AF Air France
320
6:40 AM
MDT TM
10:25 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2492+4
DL Delta
320
6:40 AM
MDT TM
10:25 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1810
WS WestJet
73W
10:15 AM
MDT
2:05 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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 Calgary
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 97 1-stop hubs

MSP–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS 7 320 2h52 100% SkyTeam AF, VS, WS
CNK CNK 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL, VS, WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: CNK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 YYC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,650
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.

Other ways to reach Calgary from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric MSP→YYC RST→YYC
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 35 1
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Calgary International Airport.

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 52m to 3h 2m.
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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

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 52m to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK and Delta Air Lines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from MSP to YYC. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, BZN, BJC, BFF, EGE, FSD, APA, BFI, PWK, FAR, OMA, JAC, DSM, BOI, TOL, ASE, MDW, GEG, ABQ, CVG, AUS, MKE, SCF, CMH, DAL, PSC, MRY, MCI, TRM, MEM, ROA, VNY, AZA, SJC, TUS, YOW, GPT, HOU, BED, MIA, PIE, APF, ELP, BCT, ANC, MZT, PVR, FLL, CZM, ZIH, BZE, NAS, IAD, MBJ, SJU, CUN, LIR, TPA, DTW, BNA, DFW, BOS, YXE, YWG, SLC, HNL, JFK, ORD, EWR, YEG, DEN, YVR, DUB, SEA, PHX, LAX, LAS, IAH, YYZ, SFO, SJD, YQR, CLT, HND, MEX, AMS, ATL, SAN, CDG, FCO, MCO, YUL, PSP, SNA, ICN, PUJ and LHR. 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.
Nearby alternatives include RST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CNK and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YYC ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).