Flying from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 54 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
With 7 direct flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the most popular route. WestJet operates the earliest flight at 14:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from MSP to YEG is with WestJet at 20:25.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Minneapolis to YEG.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are available from here.
If you want to leave from MSP, you can take a direct flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport with WestJet.
We make it easy to find a flight from Minneapolis to YEG with a stopover. To see the options departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MSP and YEG include:
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Regina International Airport (YQR)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
MSP is approximately 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
For a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport, 98 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from 223 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
9 months before your departure is the best time to lock in cheap tickets from Minneapolis to YEG.
The cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to YEG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
May is the quietest time to travel to Edmonton. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Edmonton. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis to YEG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Edmonton International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building are must-do's during your Edmonton adventure.
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