Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Minneapolis is two hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 123 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. The 00:07 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Sun Country Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SFO to MSP flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. When you're ready to start your Minneapolis adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of United States:
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With an impressive 87.56% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to MSP flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and MSP include:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight is R 1,436. A return fare right now is R 2,964. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to MSP by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MSP if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MSP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
