Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Halifax's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Halifax two hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Leave enough time to make your MSP to YHZ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and YHZ include:
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
Right now, Rs54,140 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs120,408. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to YHZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MSP to YHZ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Halifax International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Halifax's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Halifax International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Halifax International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Halifax. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport is November, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Halifax based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Halifax International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 23ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MSP to YHZ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Canada, consider Sydney, about 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are key reasons to visit.
