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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 10:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:51 pm and lands at 2:06 am.

The flight takes about 4h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes 4h 15m, covering 1,585 miles.

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 Minneapolis to San Francisco range from $278 to $436, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $340 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $284 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $344 for nonstop.

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: 80% on time
• United Airlines: 77% on time
• Delta: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 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.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to San Francisco 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 Minneapolis to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $370, a difference of $45.

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 Minneapolis and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Sun Country Air

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.

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.

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.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Besides San Francisco, SFO also serves nearby cities including Palo Alto, San Jose and Mountain View. Rental cars provide connections to these and other nearby cities.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stops at SFO in the G boarding area of the International Terminal. Northbound service to Pittsburg/Bay Point goes to downtown San Francisco. Travelers can also take a taxi, use an app-based ride service or rent a car at the airport.

Delta Air Lines operates more daily flights from MSP to SFO than Sun Country Airlines, offering more flexibility in travel times. United Airlines flights on this route are operated by SkyWest.

Travelers landing at SFO who want to drive can rent a car at the airport's rental car center. The center is located within the airport on Level 1.

At MSP, airlines provide wheelchairs for use throughout both terminals. Travelers who need wheelchair assistance can use designated curbside drop-off doors and a wheelchair can be requested when the flight reservation is made.