San FranciscoMinneapolisFlight TimeSFO–MSP
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes 3h 14m on average, covering about 1,755 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 58m and the slowest 3h 23m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 14m | 1,755 mi | 2h 58m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to MSP
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from SFO to MSP across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3.
- First departure
- 00:40
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 00:40 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
MSP to SFO flight time (6 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 tracked between 2026-06-06 and 2026-06-17, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to MSP?
The SFO to MSP flight takes 3h 14m on average based on 7 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from MSP?
SFO to MSP is about 1,755 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to MSP?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly the SFO to MSP route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to MSP?
Aircraft observed on SFO to MSP include Embraer E175, Boeing 737-900.