San Francisco to Minneapolis (SFO–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,585 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 155 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 43 | 319, 738, E7W | 3h44-4h04 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 33 | 738, 739 | 3h38-3h47 | SkyTeam | AF, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 19 | 738 | 3h40-3h43 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MSP | OAK→MSP | SJC→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 148 | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 38m | 3h 20m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
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.
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.
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.
SFO–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MSP
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MSP ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes to 4 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,585 miles (2,551 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 277 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
155 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).