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

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1,575 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 11m WN AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 28m LXJWNXE AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
GEG Spokane 5h 33m WN AFDLKE Spokane (GEG) to Minneapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 42m AFAMDL AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 44m LXJPCJWN AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 50m WN AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
SAN San Diego 5h 59m ASSISWN AFDLKE San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis flights
BOI Boise 6h 6m WN DLEJASY Boise (BOI) to Minneapolis flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 12m WN AFDLVS Santa Ana (SNA) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 6h 13m ASLXJWN AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
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Oakland to Minneapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,575 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

OAK–MSP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,251
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
MSP → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric OAK→MSP SFO→MSP SJC→MSP
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 6
Weekly flights 141 33
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 26m 3h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

OAK–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,575 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Spokane.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from MSP to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to MSP

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to MSP is about 3 hours 20 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 Denver, Harry Reid and Spokane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).