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

Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $309 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $65 (Frontier) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $619 |
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Depart
Return
Price
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mié. 12/31
8:00 am-5:21 pm
1 stop11h 21m
Sacramento Intl
dom. 1/4
11:37 am-8:51 pm
2 stops31h 14m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mié. 12/10
1:39 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Sacramento Intl
mié. 12/17
12:00 pm-12:36 pm
1 stop22h 36m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
lun. 12/8
1:39 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Sacramento Intl
mar. 12/9
12:00 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops9h 59m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mar. 2/24
8:00 am-3:43 pm
1 stop9h 43m
Sacramento Intl
jue. 2/26
2:05 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop7h 53m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mié. 1/21
7:00 am-7:22 pm
2 stops14h 22m
Sacramento Intl
dom. 1/25
8:16 am-11:55 pm
2 stops13h 39m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mar. 1/6
1:32 pm-12:04 am
2 stops12h 32m
Sacramento Intl
lun. 1/26
7:00 am-11:55 pm
2 stops14h 55m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
jue. 12/11
1:39 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Sacramento Intl
dom. 12/14
7:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 59m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mar. 1/27
7:00 am-2:05 pm
1 stop9h 05m
Sacramento Intl
mié. 2/4
8:16 am-1:56 pm
2 stops27h 40m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
mié. 12/3
1:39 pm-7:07 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Sacramento Intl
vie. 12/12
7:29 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop26h 30m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
lun. 1/26
6:45 am-11:34 am
1 stop6h 49m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
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.
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento (average of $79). Flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento in August 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to Sacramento at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Minneapolis to Sacramento on Cheapflights.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 01m.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 01m.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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Walter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$135 | Average$252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$150 | Average$367 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$355 | Average$527 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |