Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Saskatoon Airport (YXE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Minneapolis and Saskatoon are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from MSP to YXE start from 12:30 — the earliest with WestJet. The latest departure is at 20:05 with WestJet. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to YXE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Saskatoon (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is WestJet.
WestJet is a leader in on-time performance for MSP to YXE flights, with 81.25% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MSP and YXE include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Calgary Airport
Winnipeg 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 as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Saskatoon Airport (YXE)
Reserve a hotel close to YXE if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Saskatoon Airport rental car and explore Saskatoon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Saskatoon Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Saskatoon Airport (YXE) to central Saskatoon
Saskatoon Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Saskatoon. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Saskatoon Airport (YXE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Saskatoon in March.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Saskatoon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Saskatoon, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to YXE in February. Temperatures average between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -3ºC (27ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Saskatoon, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 483 kilometres west to Edmonton to check off its leading attractions. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Regina is another standout destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon. No journey is complete without dropping by Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, Royal Saskatchewan Museum and MacKenzie Art Gallery.

