Minneapolis to Sacramento (MSP–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,514 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 14 | 739 | 3h51-3h52 | SkyTeam | AF, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
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.
MSP–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SMF is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,514 miles (2,436 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.