Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,517-mile flight takes about 3h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,517 mi · 2,441 km
- Flight time
- 3h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying SMF to MSP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 14 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200 | 80,926 | 3h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to MSP flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 1:48pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2229Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 11:23am | 31 | 92% |
| DL 1701Delta Air Lines | 1:48pm | 7:14pm | 31 | 95% |
Is SMF to MSP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 92% of 593 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (93%), those around 6am the least (92%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (66%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 593 | 92% | 7 min | 0.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 363 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 136 | 93% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 92 | 92% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 8,661 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 6,947 | |
| October 2025 | 58 | 8,044 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 6,781 | |
| December 2025 | 59 | 7,663 | |
| January 2026 | 34 | 3,399 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 2,564 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 3,691 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,080 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 9,009 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 10,264 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 9,991 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.