Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Vancouver is two hours behind Minneapolis and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from MSP to YVR start at 09:05 — the first with Sun Country Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Sun Country Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Vancouver (and perhaps some other great corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to YVR flights. An exceptional 81.67% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and YVR:
Saskatoon International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Calgary International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $107 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $277. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to YVR by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to YVR.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
