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Flights from Minneapolis to Nanaimo

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Nanaimo. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 6h 28m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 28m
MSPYCDYYC

Minneapolis to Nanaimo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 28mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Nanaimo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MSP Calgary (YYC) YCD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Mon15:15 MSP16:54 YYC2h 06m connection19:00 YYC19:43 YCDWestJet + WestJet Encore
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 28m
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MSP Vancouver (YVR) YCD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air
Tue09:00 MSP10:31 YVR4h 14m connection14:45 YVR15:07 YCDDelta Air Lines + WestJet Encore
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 07m
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MSP Edmonton (YEG) YCD
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet Encore
Self-transfer likely ~6h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,352 km1,461 miles
Journey time
6h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hNanaimo vs Minneapolis
Currency in Nanaimo
CAD
Airports
MSP → YCD

Flights from Minneapolis to Nanaimo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Nanaimo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Nanaimo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,352 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Nanaimo?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR) and Edmonton (YEG). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Nanaimo?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.

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