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$118+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — OAK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland are usually found in June or July, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$192
(Southwest)

One-way from

$118
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:40 amMSP - OAK
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/144:10 pmOAK - MSP
2 stops15h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:35 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/211:10 pmOAK - MSP
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:45 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/146:50 amOAK - MSP
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:20 amMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/48:30 amOAK - MSP
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/312:25 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/32:35 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/235:35 amMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Mon 10/275:50 amOAK - MSP
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:00 amMSP - OAK
2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/36:30 amOAK - MSP
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$261

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

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Minneapolis

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Oakland

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Return

Price

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/7

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 00m

Oakland

Tue 10/14

4:10 pm-9:10 am

2 stops15h 00m

$192

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/17

8:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

Oakland

Tue 10/21

1:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$211

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

2:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Oakland

Mon 11/3

2:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$246

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/30

6:20 am-12:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Oakland

Sat 10/4

8:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$262

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

2:46 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$277

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Oakland

Mon 10/6

8:05 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$284

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

2:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Oakland

Mon 11/3

9:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/1

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$118

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/2

5:00 pm-12:04 am

1 stop9h 04m

$138

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/1

6:05 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$138

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Oakland. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Minneapolis to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MSP to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 62% on airfare.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Sun 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
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
6.9
Okay
330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6h. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Minneapolis and Oakland, California is about 1574 mi.

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

    Sun Country Air, at $89, 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 $118 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $138 and Hawaiian Airlines 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 $167, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $77. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Oakland), is priced around $192.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Minneapolis to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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