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$159+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — OAK
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 17, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/143:01 pm
MSP
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OAK
1 stop6h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/222:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/61:00 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/126:10 am
OAK
-
MSP
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/283:04 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/131:01 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop8h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 10/226:40 am
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 10/222:38 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 10/206:40 am
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/282:38 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/135:12 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop8h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/229:33 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop28h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/305:11 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/22:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/72:25 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop12h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/129:25 am
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$334
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/155:12 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop8h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/252:09 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/68:05 am
FSD
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OAK
2 stops10h 19m
Delta
Wed 5/1312:28 pm
OAK
-
FSD
2 stops8h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 3/304:46 pm
RST
-
OAK
2 stops9h 00m
Delta
Fri 4/105:55 am
OAK
-
RST
2 stops8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$604
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 8/191:20 pm
FSD
-
OAK
2 stops12h 29m
Delta
Mon 8/241:15 pm
OAK
-
FSD
2 stops7h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$613

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 March 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 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 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Oakland that are best for you.

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MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/18

8:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Oakland

Tue 8/25

1:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$349

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/7

8:00 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Oakland

Fri 4/10

5:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$349

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

2:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop12h 00m

Oakland

Sun 4/12

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

$354

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/1

4:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 00m

Oakland

Thu 6/4

5:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$367

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/1

8:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Oakland

Wed 6/3

5:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 30m

$374

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/14

3:55 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Oakland

Mon 5/18

5:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 30m

$379

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-9:03 am

2 stops28h 03m

Oakland

Thu 4/23

2:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$384

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/6

6:20 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Oakland

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$384

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/8

8:00 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Oakland

Sat 4/11

5:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$394

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/22

3:04 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

6:20 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$403

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Oakland

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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 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.

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 and Delta fly from Minnesota to Oakland, California in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 16m. 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?

    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 $317.

  • 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 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 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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