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$119+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — OAK
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/55:11 pm
MSP
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OAK
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/62:09 pm
OAK
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MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/55:11 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/112:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:59 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop15h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 5/73:04 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/92:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/313:30 pm
MSP
-
OAK
2 stops10h 16m
Delta
Wed 4/84:49 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:00 am
MSP
-
OAK
2 stops12h 12m
Delta
Thu 2/265:55 am
OAK
-
MSP
2 stops11h 17m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:00 am
MSP
-
OAK
2 stops13h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/36:20 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop15h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/287:00 am
MSP
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OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/298:10 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop18h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:00 am
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 2/264:05 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:00 am
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/29:33 am
OAK
-
MSP
2 stops12h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/245:00 am
FAR
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OAK
2 stops20h 51m
Delta
Wed 2/255:55 am
OAK
-
FAR
2 stops11h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/245:00 am
FAR
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OAK
2 stops8h 55m
Delta
Tue 2/244:59 pm
OAK
-
FAR
2 stops24h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$606

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated February 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$119
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-San Francisco flights.
From Minnesota to Oakland
One-way flight from Minnesota to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to Oakland.

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

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/7

3:04 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/31

8:00 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Oakland

Tue 4/7

4:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/6

3:04 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/6

3:04 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Sun 5/10

6:20 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/6

3:04 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Sat 5/9

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$289

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/10

3:30 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Oakland

Wed 3/11

5:55 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$300

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/5

5:11 pm-8:53 am

2 stops17h 42m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$306

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/24

5:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

Oakland

Thu 2/26

4:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$309

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/24

5:11 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

6:20 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$323

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/25

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Oakland

Mon 6/29

1:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$323

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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.

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?

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Minnesota to Oakland, California in about 5h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to Oakland, California one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $138, respectively.

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

  • 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 $263.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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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Alternative routes for Minnesota to Oakland

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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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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