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$78+ 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSP
May 6 — May 131
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$309
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($20 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 May 2025

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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/295:50 pmOAK - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Thu 6/52:42 pmMSP - OAK
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/59:05 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 37mSun Country Air
Sun 6/83:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/125:30 amOAK - MSP
1 stop21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/192:12 pmMSP - OAK
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:40 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:17 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Sat 5/106:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/512:13 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Sun 6/86:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/223:15 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Mon 6/97:20 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/30$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2712:43 amSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/47:25 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/94:33 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/179:36 amMSP - SJC
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:21 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/710:57 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/84:58 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Wed 7/238:23 amMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:35 amOAK - MSP
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Sat 8/306:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$259

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Thu 5/29

5:50 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/5

2:42 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$155

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

9:05 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/8

3:00 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$175

OaklandMinneapolis

OAK - MSP

OAKMSP

Oakland

Thu 6/12

5:30 am-5:06 am

1 stop21h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/19

2:12 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$183

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

8:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$187

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:35 am-12:28 am

1 stop15h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$202

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Thu 6/5

12:13 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$218

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

3:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/9

7:20 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$219

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:43 am-10:49 am

1 stop8h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/4

7:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$229

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 6/9

4:33 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/17

9:36 am-11:34 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$233

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:21 am-1:01 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/7

10:57 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$239

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

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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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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?

  • 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 $78. Frontier flights start at $94 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $120 one-way.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis consider choosing Air China (100%), Air France (95%) or Korean Air (93%) 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 $692, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), you can expect to pay $155 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.

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  • 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Minneapolis

Discover the top 8 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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