Minneapolis

$125+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis (SFO - MSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSP
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in June or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1010:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Sat 1/1010:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop23h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$301
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/87:48 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:10 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 39mDelta
Thu 1/86:40 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/16$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:46 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$307
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:18 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:12 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops20h 27mFrontier
Mon 1/59:46 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop22h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$336
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Mon 1/59:46 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop22h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Tue 1/610:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$353

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Expedia)

One-way from

$125
(WAYA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

1:13 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/10

7:12 am-9:36 am

Nonstop4h 24m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/21

9:15 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:10 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/23

9:15 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

1:13 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/24

7:12 am-9:36 am

Nonstop4h 24m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:10 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

9:44 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

12:40 am-6:23 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/10

11:30 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:40 am-6:22 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

12:40 am-6:22 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/11

9:44 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$269

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:59 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/1

5:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$279

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

5:34 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$279

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis (average of $98). Flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Minneapolis at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Minneapolis trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

MSP

Use the light rail for a quick, inexpensive trip from MSP to downtown Minneapolis in under 30 minutes.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Minneapolis. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    To fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from San Francisco take 3h 37m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Minneapolis flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Minneapolis in just under 3h 43m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1585 mi between San Francisco and Minneapolis. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Minneapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $109 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $150 and $219 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $79 and $112 on Sun Country Air and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (100%), Air France (97%) or Air New Zealand (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $118. On average you can expect to pay $1,008. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis (average of $98). Flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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