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MSP (Minneapolis) to SFO (San Francisco)

MSP (Minneapolis) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Accurate?

United Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 85% vs 71% on time.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 85% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 71%.

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Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SFO

80% on time

When flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.