Travelling from Minneapolis to Toronto: what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Toronto taking off from here.
Get off the plane at one of Toronto's major gateways like Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Alternatively, make your way to this city landing at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
2 hours 7 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis to Toronto. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
With 50 weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Minneapolis to Toronto with Sun Country Airlines at 06:14. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MSP to YYZ is with Delta Air Lines at 20:10.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You won't need a visa for Canada if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Minneapolis to Toronto, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Toronto, you can leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Fly from MSP to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) without any stops.
At MSP, there's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Minneapolis to Toronto, including:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Minneapolis to Toronto leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 26 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Toronto? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to YYZ if you're catching a late flight from Minneapolis to Toronto. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is about 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 39 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto:
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Toronto
94 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Toronto. A return flight starts from 238 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Toronto, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Toronto. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto. August is the most popular month to travel to Toronto. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto for July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Toronto in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 stays in Toronto right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Toronto:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are top sights which should feature on any good Toronto itinerary.
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