Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Vancouver is two hours behind Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located. Vancouver observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 12 departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from MSP to YVR is with Delta Air Lines at 18:35. Opt for the first departure operated by Sun Country Airlines at 09:06 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MSP to Vancouver flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver ticket. Start your trip at MSP and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Check out the deals with Delta Air Lines. This carrier has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MSP to Vancouver with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
MSP is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver
$113 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return plane ticket starts at $274. These fares can change based on demand.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MSP to Vancouver.
June is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MSP to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
Public transport will get you there in around 15 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MSP to Vancouver flight:
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from CXH once your travel dates are set.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your MSP to Vancouver flight:
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo escape or a roomy SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the right Abbotsford Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Around one week before your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver is the ideal time to secure your ride from YXX. You're more likely to land a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre are the start of reasons to visit.
