Minneapolis to Toronto (MSP–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 677 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 34 | CR9, E7W | 1h33-2h14 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h40-2h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
MSP–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to YYZ
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 677 miles (1,089 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.