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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 3:46 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:40 am.

The flight takes about 3h 41m.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis takes 3h 41m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis range from C$ 431 to C$ 702, with an average of C$ 531 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 431 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 25% above the route average of C$ 531. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 322 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to C$ 534 for direct.

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

• Delta: 85% on time
• United Airlines: 81% on time
• Sun Country Air: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 28–C$ 140 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Minneapolis flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 447 to C$ 2,180. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 281, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

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

Night 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.

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 San Francisco to Minneapolis route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 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 19% on the San Francisco to Minneapolis route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 516 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 632, a difference of C$ 117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 7h 13m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 29m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field, and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Minneapolis 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.

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
• JetBlue: a cabin 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.