Travelling from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 7 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport.
Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
With 50 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Sun Country Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:14. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from MSP to YYZ is with Delta at 20:10.
To ensure you catch your flight from Minneapolis to YYZ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can find a direct flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport departing from MSP. Book your journey with one of these:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Minneapolis to YYZ departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
MSP is approximately 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
About Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YYZ:
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport to the centre of Toronto takes around 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport is ر.ق. 339. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 894. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
10 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Minneapolis to YYZ.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport by travelling in July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Minneapolis to YYZ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
February is the quietest time to travel to Toronto. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis to YYZ, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Toronto right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Pearson International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are leading attractions which should feature on any good Toronto itinerary.
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