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

MSP Airport Page →
1,575 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Aero, NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 26m AFDLKE → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 5h 28m ACAFCM → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 42m AFDLF9 → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 58m AFAMDL → JRELXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 2m AAAFAM → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 8m AFDLVS → EJAWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 6h 10m AFDLKE → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 6h 21m AFAMAS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
GEG Spokane 6h 27m AMDLKE → WN Spokane (GEG) 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
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,575 mi 3h 12m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–OAK had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,575 miles in 3h 12m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSP Routes OAK Routes MSP Live Flights OAK Live Flights MSP Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 0 – – 71% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SLC ~5h 26m DEN ~5h 28m LAS ~5h 42m LAX ~5h 58m PHX ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,180
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
60%
Return
OAK → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
83%
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 – –
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 71% –
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 12m 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 12m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,575 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to OAK: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to OAK is about 3 hours 12 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 Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mason City (MCW).