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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to San Francisco flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sun Country Air: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 392 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 474 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 24–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Minneapolis to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 448 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 510, a difference of C$ 62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Minneapolis to San Francisco route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 26 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 10:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:51 pm and lands at 2:04 am.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 31% above the route average of C$ 469. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes 4h 13m, covering 4,105 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 254, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Sun Country Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights are:

• Sun Country Air: 81% on time
• United Airlines: 79% on time
• Delta: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 14m, compared with 6h 59m via Portland (PDX) and 7h 27m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco range from C$ 384 to C$ 601, with an average of C$ 469 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 384 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue