MSP (Minneapolis) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.MSP → SFO
MSP (Minneapolis) to SFO (San Francisco)
MSP → SFO on-time performance by month
This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
United Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 81% vs 75% on time.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 81% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.
Good to know
Departing from MSP
81% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SFO
78% on timeWhen flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.