Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Minneapolis two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flights from SMF to MSP start at 06:05 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 13:40 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SMF to MSP flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Delta Air Lines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SMF to MSP flights, with 91.59% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SMF and MSP:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Right now, P6,082 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P12,815. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SMF to MSP, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SMF.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a quick drive from SMF, spend the night in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Minneapolis. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SMF to MSP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
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