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$103+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento (MSP - SMF)

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$103
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$439
From Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:41 amMSP - SMF
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/16:00 amSMF - MSP
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:45 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/5$230
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:45 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Thu 9/1812:06 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/5$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:22 amMSP - SMF
2 stops14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/109:33 amSMF - MSP
2 stops20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/6$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 8/216:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 8/2411:55 amSMF - MSP
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/6$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:35 amMSP - SMF
1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/304:29 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:24 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/96:30 amSMF - MSP
2 stops9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:35 amMSP - SMF
1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1011:15 amSMF - MSP
1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$243
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:45 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Mon 10/612:06 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/7$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:30 amMSP - SMF
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/19:33 amSMF - MSP
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$246
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:45 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Sun 10/512:06 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/7$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:06 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amSMF - MSP
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$253

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/28

7:41 am-3:53 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$211

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/7

6:45 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

12:06 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$230

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/11

6:45 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

12:06 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$236

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

9:22 am-9:34 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

9:33 am-8:26 am

2 stops20h 53m

$237

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

11:55 am-12:17 am

1 stop10h 22m

$238

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/26

7:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

4:29 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$239

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/2

4:24 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-5:57 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$241

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

7:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

11:15 am-8:49 am

1 stop19h 34m

$243

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/28

6:45 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

12:06 pm-12:16 am

1 stop10h 10m

$245

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

9:33 am-11:01 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$246

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The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Sacramento trip
Airports
MSP

Security lanes at MSP are generally efficient, but peak times can see waits up to an hour. Check live wait estimates online.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
SMF

For a quick ride to downtown Sacramento, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus, which runs hourly and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento is 34 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 Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to Sacramento at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Minneapolis to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $371.

What’s the fastest layover option from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Minneapolis to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,247 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,631 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    You will need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl if you want to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Sacramento from the Minneapolis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSP to SMF to be around 3h 45m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $211, American Airlines will fly you from Minneapolis to Sacramento and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $230. American Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Consider Delta (85%), Air France (81%) or KLM (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $647, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $318. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $225.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento. 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$122Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$358Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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