Minneapolis to Sacramento (MSP–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL574
DL Delta
320
6:33 PM
CDT T1
8:32 PM
PDT
3h 59m
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AF2345
AF Air France
320
6:35 PM
CDT T1
8:33 PM
PDT
3h 58m
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AF2352
AF Air France
BCS3
6:55 PM
CDT T1
8:58 PM
PDT
4h 3m
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AF2434
AF Air France
BCS3
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:35 AM
CDT
3h 35m
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DL2229
DL Delta
320
6:15 AM
PDT TA
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 30m
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DL8944
DL Delta
752
11:00 AM
PDT
4:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
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Minneapolis to Sacramento
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,514 mi 3h 58m nonstop -2h behind 39 1-stop hubs

MSP–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,514 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 8 320, BCS3 3h58-4h03 10% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 320 3h59 10% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
OKC ~6h 52m MCI ~7h 2m MEM ~7h 24m CVG ~7h 29m PBI ~10h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,498
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 → SMF
10%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
10%
Arriving
77%
Return
SMF → MSP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,514 mi / 2,436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m to 4h 3m.
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–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,514 mi / 2,436 km
Flight time3h 58m to 4h 3m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections39 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: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 3h 58m to 4h 3m. The route covers 1,514 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SMF. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, MCI, MEM, CVG, PBI, JFK, IAD, MEX, HOU, SJD, GEG, AUS, CLT, PSP, DTW, SLC, EWR, DEN, ATL, DFW, SEA, ORD, MDW, PHX, SFO, LAS, PDX, SAN, LAX, BOI, IAH, DAL, MCO, SNA, STL, BNA, BWI, YVR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SMF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SMF ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,514 miles (2,436 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.