Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,585
miles
2,551
kilometers
1,378
nautical miles

🕐 3h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 W (262°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,585 2,536
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,585 2,536
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,585 2,378
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,585 2,378
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,585 3,170
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,585 2,378
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to SFO route connects Minneapolis, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,585 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 262° from Minneapolis. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1,585 miles (2,551 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SFO typically take around 3h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,585 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.