San Francisco to Minneapolis (SFO–FCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,573 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 2 hubs
SJC San Jose ~6h 21m ASVJA → San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis flights
MSY New Orleans ~9h 18m NZUAVA → New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis flights
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San Francisco to Minneapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,573 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Minneapolis (FCM) Minneapolis to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to FCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SJC ~6h 21m MSY ~9h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
SFO → FCM
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
FCM → SFO
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Flying Cloud Airport.
Metric SFO→FCM SJC→FCM
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 77% –
San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Flying Cloud Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · FCM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,573 mi / 2,532 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–FCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,573 mi / 2,532 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to FCM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Flying Cloud Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from FCM to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 SFO to FCM

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to FCM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to FCM is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,573 miles (2,532 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).