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$145+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, CA (MSP - OAK)

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — OAK
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:10 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Tue 4/215:04 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:04 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/106:20 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop15h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 5/86:10 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/106:05 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:10 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Wed 4/84:49 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$311
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/53:04 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/122:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/16:00 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/141:00 pm
MSP
-
OAK
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/217:25 am
OAK
-
MSP
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/293:04 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/69:53 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop12h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/26:20 am
MSP
-
OAK
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/711:55 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 6/512:23 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Mon 6/85:05 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$329

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Oakland (OAK). 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$145
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Oakland flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Oakland 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Oakland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/16

4:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 00m

Oakland

Mon 4/20

11:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

$309

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/8

4:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 55m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

11:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

$309

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Oakland

Wed 4/15

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

$309
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/8

6:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Sun 5/10

6:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$309

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/4

6:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops8h 00m

Oakland

Sat 4/11

1:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$314

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

12:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Oakland

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$332

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Oakland

Mon 5/4

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$334

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Oakland

Mon 4/6

11:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

$348
Cheapest one-way

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

5:12 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$145

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$155

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland

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 Minneapolis to Oakland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Minneapolis-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Minneapolis-Oakland, California 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 Minneapolis to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andSun Country Air from Minneapolis to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Sun Country Air
6.8
Okay
341 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Oakland, California flight route?

    The Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Minneapolis to Oakland, California in 7h 10m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Minneapolis and Oakland, California is about 1574 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Sun Country Air, at $79, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Oakland, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that Sun Country Air is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland, California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $128 and Southwest from $138 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California? While on average our users pay $194, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Oakland), is priced around $309.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland 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 Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 3 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Oakland. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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