Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Minneapolis.
You can choose from 13 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 09:06 departure with Sun Country Airlines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 18:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MSP to YVR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Delta has direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates MSP to YVR flights. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MSP and YVR:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Calgary Airport
Saskatoon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, $278 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $568. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to YVR, book your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to YVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Victoria is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.




