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

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San Francisco to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,573 mi 2h 54m nonstop +2h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and FCM, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to FCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
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.
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 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 54m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 96% –
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 2h 54m.
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 time2h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, OMA, SLC, SAN, MDW, LAX, AUS, IAH, CMH, CLE, BNA, MSY, IAD, CLT, PBI, BWI and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,573 miles (2,532 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSN. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).