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Flights from Minneapolis to Oakland
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 06m door to door (377 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 06m Prices checked 14 days ago
Minneapolis to Oakland at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$394Mon 1 Feb – Mon 8 FebFastest journey5h 06mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSP Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon09:15 MSP10:08 DEN0h 52m connection11:00 DEN12:21 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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MSP Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Mon19:00 MSP20:14 MDW0h 46m connection21:00 MDW23:09 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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MSP Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed11:15 MSP12:27 LAS2h 03m connection14:30 LAS15:49 OAKDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
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MSP Phoenix (PHX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu15:00 MSP16:08 PHX2h 07m connection18:15 PHX19:59 OAKAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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MSP Portland (PDX) OAK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air
Sat11:00 MSP12:27 PDX2h 03m connection14:30 PDX16:04 OAKDelta Air Lines + Horizon Air
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MSP Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat15:00 MSP16:35 SEA2h 10m connection18:45 SEA20:40 OAKAlaska Airlines + Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,532 km1,572 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hOakland vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Oakland
- USD
- Airports
- MSP → OAK
Flights from Minneapolis to Oakland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,532 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Oakland?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Oakland?
Oakland is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
