MinneapolisSan FranciscoNonstop Flight TimeMSP–SFO
Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 3h 27m on average, covering about 1,585 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 18m and the slowest 3h 39m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 27m | 1,585 mi | Nonstop | 3h 18m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from MSP to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at MSP.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:45
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to MSP flight time (7 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 3h 27m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 18m and the slowest 3h 39m.
How far is Minneapolis from San Francisco?
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1,585 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
The MSP–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF