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$143+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Oakland, CA (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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — OAK
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Oakland
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:40 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 1/1211:10 amOAK - MSP
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/308:32 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop14h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/29$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/125:17 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop18h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/29$383
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/132:31 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/29$398
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/313:01 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop6h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$400
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:00 amMSP - OAK
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/253:01 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop6h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/29$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:14 amFSD - OAK
2 stops8h 36mDelta
Thu 12/185:55 amOAK - FSD
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/29$887
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:00 amFAR - OAK
2 stops8h 50mDelta
Thu 12/185:55 amOAK - FAR
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/29$887
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/245:00 amFSD - OAK
2 stops8h 54mDelta
Sun 12/2812:34 pmOAK - FSD
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/30$1,329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/221:25 pmFSD - OAK
2 stops12h 33mDelta
Mon 1/55:55 amOAK - FSD
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/28$1,394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Sun 12/286:20 amRST - OAK
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Fri 1/912:38 pmOAK - RST
2 stops8h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/28$1,620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:00 amFSD - OAK
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Mon 12/2912:34 pmOAK - FSD
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,940

Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Southwest)

One-way from

$143
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Oakland that are best for you.

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Minnesota

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/21

8:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

Mon 1/12

11:10 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$277

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/24

2:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Oakland

Mon 3/2

5:31 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$305

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/13

6:58 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Oakland

Sat 1/17

12:38 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$308

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Oakland

Thu 2/5

8:10 am-11:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$309

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

2:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Oakland

Fri 2/20

6:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$315

FargoOakland

FAR - OAK

FAROAK

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 1/17

11:08 am-9:38 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Oakland

Tue 1/20

4:54 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$406

Sioux FallsOakland

FSD - OAK

FSDOAK

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Oakland

Mon 2/2

5:00 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$416

RochesterOakland

RST - OAK

RSTOAK

Rochester

Tue 4/28

4:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Oakland

Sat 5/2

5:55 am-10:46 am

2 stops26h 51m

$527

Sioux FallsOakland

FSD - OAK

FSDOAK

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/21

4:17 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Oakland

Mon 1/26

4:54 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$537

HibbingOakland

HIB - OAK

HIBOAK

Chisholm/Hibbing

Tue 4/14

10:45 am-11:49 pm

2 stops15h 04m

Oakland

Wed 4/15

5:05 pm-9:58 am

2 stops14h 53m

$553

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to Oakland

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Minnesota to Oakland, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 MN to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 December 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minnesota to Oakland, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 72% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Minnesota?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Minnesota to Oakland.

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

    Flights from Minnesota to Oakland have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Minnesota to Oakland, California in about 5h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 12m. There are 1574 mi between Minnesota and Oakland, California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Oakland, California?

    The most popular route from Minnesota to Oakland, California is Minneapolis St Paul - Oakland. You may also consider Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Oakland or Fargo Hector Field - Oakland.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minnesota 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 $277.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Minnesota to Oakland, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 Minnesota to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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