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$120+ 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSP
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $226 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $120 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $359 |
Good round-trip deal | $300 or less |
Good one-way deal | $183 or less |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to MinneapolisExplore 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 January 6, 2026.
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 January 6, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:05 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Mon 5/113:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/6![Sun Country Air logo]()
$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2711:30 amSFO - MSP
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 1/286:20 amMSP - SFO
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5![Southwest logo]()
$228
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/266:16 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/305:22 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 1/266:16 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/247:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/263:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/32:58 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/109:30 amMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 2/77:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Tue 2/2410:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 1/5![Frontier logo]()
$233
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/128:58 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Tue 1/1310:55 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/5![Frontier logo]()
$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:09 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Sun 5/243:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/6![Sun Country Air logo]()
$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 2/77:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Fri 2/209:32 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/5![Frontier logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 1/228:23 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops25h 34mFrontier
Mon 1/265:22 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/5![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/296:28 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that are best for you.
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Sat 1/24
7:00 am-9:05 am
1 stop24h 05m
Minneapolis St Paul
Mon 1/26
3:06 pm-5:16 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
$231
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SFO - MSP
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San Francisco
Thu 6/25
11:59 pm-5:36 am
Nonstop3h 37m
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Wed 7/8
3:05 pm-5:13 pm
Nonstop4h 08m
$259
San FranciscoMinneapolis
SFO - MSP
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Mon 1/26
7:00 am-11:55 pm
1 stop14h 55m
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7:00 am-2:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$269
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SFO - MSP
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Wed 4/29
12:40 am-6:27 am
Nonstop3h 47m
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9:46 pm-11:54 pm
Nonstop4h 08m
$269
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SFO - MSP
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10:35 am-4:17 pm
Nonstop3h 42m
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5:25 pm-7:56 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
$269
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SFO - MSP
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Thu 2/19
12:40 am-6:22 am
Nonstop3h 42m
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9:30 pm-11:47 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
$269
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SFO - MSP
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San Francisco
Fri 2/6
1:13 pm-6:58 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
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7:12 am-9:36 am
Nonstop4h 24m
$269
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SFO - MSP
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Wed 2/4
7:40 pm-1:56 pm
1 stop16h 16m
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Wed 2/11
7:00 am-2:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$269
San FranciscoMinneapolis
SFO - MSP
SFOMSP
San Francisco
Thu 2/12
3:00 pm-8:48 pm
Nonstop3h 48m
Minneapolis St Paul
Mon 2/16
6:40 pm-8:57 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
$269
San FranciscoMinneapolis
SFO - MSP
SFOMSP
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
12:46 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop3h 49m
Minneapolis St Paul
Mon 2/16
9:13 am-11:32 am
Nonstop4h 19m
$269
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 January 2, 2026.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis in February is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 January 6, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Minneapolis at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% 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 January 3, 2026.
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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Minneapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Minneapolis flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Minneapolis flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
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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 January 6, 2026.
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
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$110 | Average$198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$155 | Average$273 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$255 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |