Minneapolis to Oakland (MSP–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,575 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 41m ACAFCM → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 43m AFDLKE → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 47m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
BOI Boise 5h 59m AFAMDL → WN Boise (BOI) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h AAAFAM → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h AFAMDL → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 6h 12m AFDLKE → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 6h 22m AFAMAS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 50m AFDLEJA → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 6h 50m AFAMAS → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,575 mi 3h 39m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Minneapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LNK ~5h 11m DEN ~5h 41m LAS ~5h 43m SLC ~5h 47m SMF ~5h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,212
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → OAK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
66%
Return
OAK → MSP
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric MSP→OAK MCW→OAK
Distance from MSP – 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 39m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 78% –
Mason City (MCW) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 39m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Flight time3h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 3h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,575 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from OAK to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to OAK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to OAK is about 3 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,534 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mason City (MCW).