MinneapolisSan FranciscoFlight TimeMSP–SFO
Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 3h 51m on average, covering about 1,790 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 28m and the slowest 3h 57m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 51m | 1,790 mi | 3h 28m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for MSP to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from MSP to SFO across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 2.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:45
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 09:24 |
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 6 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-10 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MSP to SFO?
The MSP to SFO flight takes 3h 51m on average based on 6 tracked flights.
How far is MSP from SFO?
MSP to SFO is about 1,790 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from MSP to SFO?
Delta Air Lines flies the MSP to SFO route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from MSP to SFO?
Aircraft observed on MSP to SFO include Airbus A321.