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

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Minneapolis to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 59 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and OAK, connecting options are available through 59 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
APA ~5h 17m ASE ~5h 46m OMA ~5h 49m SCF ~5h 50m JAC ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,363
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
OAK → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → OAK delays →
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.
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
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, ASE, OMA, SCF, JAC, BZN, MRY, EGE, MTJ, SMF, BIL, ELP, SAF, TUS, YVR, YIP, MEM, DFW, AZA, SDF, PDK, BFI, TEB, BNA, TYS, PVD, OPF, ATL, PHL, BDL, PVR, MCO, BOS, JFK, PBI, FLL, IAD, MIA, MEX, SJD, AUS, DEN, MDW, SLC, PHX, LAS, HOU, LAX, SAN, SEA, PDX, BOI, GEG, PSP, DAL, SNA, CLT, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.