How long does the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco take?

Flight time from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Airline availability for MSP to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MSP to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Prices on MSP to SFO shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Minneapolis to San Francisco flights

Direct and connecting flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,551 km (1,585 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 20m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 4

Airlines flying MSP → SFO

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Delta Air Lines	3	3
SkyWest	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Embraer E170/E175 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP)

City: Minneapolis
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: MSP / KMSP

Arrival: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Operating airlines

Delta Air Lines (DL)
Sun Country Airlines (SY)
United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 2559 km. Duration: 253 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MSP to SFO?

2 airlines operate the MSP to SFO route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MSP-SFO route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MSP to SFO include: Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Airbus A320.

How long is the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 3h 20m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 2,551 km (1,585 miles).

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