San FranciscoMinneapolisNonstop Flight TimeSFO–MSP
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes 3h 6m on average, covering about 1,585 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 1m and the slowest 3h 10m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 6m | 1,585 mi | Nonstop | 3h 1m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from SFO to MSP. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 00:40
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
MSP to SFO flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 7 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes 3h 6m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 1m and the slowest 3h 10m.
How far is San Francisco from Minneapolis?
San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) is about 1,585 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
The SFO–MSP 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 from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF