Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,514
miles
2,436
kilometers
1,316
nautical miles

🕐 3h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 W (264°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,514 2,422
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,514 2,422
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,514 2,271
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,514 2,271
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,514 3,028
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,514 2,271
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 Sacramento 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 SMF route connects Minneapolis, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,514 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 264° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1,514 miles (2,436 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SMF typically take around 3h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,514 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.