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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1701
DL Delta
739
10:45 AM
CDT T1
12:24 PM
PDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1587cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
320
6:35 PM
CDT T1
8:33 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2345cs
AF Air France
739
6:45 PM
CDT T1
8:35 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL574+4
DL Delta
739
6:45 PM
CDT T1
8:35 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2352cs
AF Air France
739
7:09 PM
CDT T1
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2229+3
DL Delta
739
6:15 AM
PDT TA
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2434cs
AF Air France
739
6:15 AM
PDT TA
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1701
DL Delta
739
1:36 PM
PDT TA
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Sacramento
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,514 mi 3h 39m nonstop -2h behind 56 1-stop hubs

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 39m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 14 739 3h39-3h50 90% SkyTeam AF, VS
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 90%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VS
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SMF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,472
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.

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 39m to 3h 58m.
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.

MSP–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,514 mi / 2,436 km
Flight time3h 39m to 3h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 21 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

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 39m to 3h 58m. The route covers 1,514 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SMF. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, MRY, AFW, VNY, ONT, MKC, ABQ, SBA, BFI, OKC, MCI, BZN, LAN, MEM, CVG, TYS, HOU, CLE, TEB, YYZ, RDU, PVR, MEX, PSP, PBI, SJD, GEG, BOI, IAD, EWR, CLT, SFO, ATL, DFW, SEA, JFK, BWI, MDW, DEN, LAS, IAH, ORD, DTW, SLC, YVR, LAX, PHX, SAN, DAL, AUS, BNA, PDX, STL, SNA, MCO 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 Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SMF ranges from 3 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,514 miles (2,436 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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