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$59+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis (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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSP
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$297
From San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis St Paul
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:09 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Mon 9/86:45 amMSP - SJC
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$145
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/136:09 pmOAK - MSP
Nonstop3h 27mSun Country Air
Mon 7/212:48 pmMSP - OAK
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/1$155
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/1411:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/278:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$173
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Thu 8/142:48 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/1$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/166:37 amSFO - MSP
1 stop16h 00mFrontier
Sat 8/232:58 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/105:39 pmOAK - MSP
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/138:30 amMSP - OAK
1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/166:30 amSJC - MSP
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/233:48 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:39 amOAK - MSP
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/196:05 amMSP - OAK
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:28 pmSTS - MSP
1 stop7h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/206:05 amMSP - STS
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$318
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/282:28 pmSTS - MSP
1 stop7h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/316:05 amMSP - STS
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:17 pmSTS - MSP
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:41 amMSP - STS
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$489

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Thu 9/4

2:09 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 08m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/8

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

$145

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Sun 7/13

6:09 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/21

2:48 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$155

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/27

8:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$173

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/14

2:48 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$174

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:37 am-12:37 am

1 stop16h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

2:58 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$177

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Sun 8/10

5:39 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/13

8:30 am-11:27 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$203

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/23

3:48 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$236

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Tue 9/9

6:15 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

1:30 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$279

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Thu 9/4

12:55 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/7

5:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$284

Santa RosaMinneapolis

STS - MSP

STSMSP

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 9/9

2:28 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 33m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

6:05 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 XIH to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to MSP are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 July 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Minneapolis from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Minneapolis from San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis St Paul was viewed by 60 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Frontier flights start at $76 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $132 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis is San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul. You may also consider San Jose - Minneapolis St Paul or Oakland - Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis consider choosing Asiana Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%) or SkyWest Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis is generally $759, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), you can expect to pay $150 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Minneapolis.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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