Travelling from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 33 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis.
Minneapolis and Winnipeg (where Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
With 29 flights a week between the two airports, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 06:40. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from YWG to MSP is with Delta at 17:38.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from YWG to Minneapolis. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis. Start your trip at YWG and end it at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Book your seat with Delta. This airline operates direct flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis.
You don't need a visa for United States if you have a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
YWG is about 8 kilometres from central Winnipeg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near YWG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis is Rs33,470. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs52,322. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YWG to Minneapolis.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 26 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MSP if you're catching a late flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis. To skip the crowds, travel to Minneapolis in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from YWG to Minneapolis in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Minneapolis
After booking your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Minneapolis to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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