Minneapolis to San Francisco (MSP–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–SFO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,585 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 26 | 321, 739 | 4h08-4h17 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 18 | 319, 738, 7M9, E7W | 4h18-4h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AF Air France | 8 | 739 | 4h12-4h17 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 7 | 320 | 4h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 3 | 738 | 4h16 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
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.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
MSP–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SFO
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SFO ranges from 4 hours 8 minutes to 4 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,585 miles (2,551 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.