Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO): Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,587 miles (2,554 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salt Lake City, Reno and Sacramento and more.
How many miles MSP to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MSP to SFO
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Sun Country AirlinesNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MSP to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSP to SFO with one stop
49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Reno (RNO)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Jackson (JAC)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Hayden (HDN)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Vail (EGE)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Boise (BOI)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Bozeman (BZN)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1+1
- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Missoula (MSO)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Kalispell (FCA)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+3 - Via Pasco (PSC)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
MSP to SFO: common questions
How many miles does MSP to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSP to SFO?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Minneapolis from San Francisco by plane?
Minneapolis (MSP) and San Francisco (SFO) are 1,587 miles (2,554 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSP to SFO award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Minneapolis and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Salt Lake City (SLC), Reno (RNO), Sacramento (SMF), Jackson (JAC) and Hayden (HDN). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.