HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Sacramento

$105+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$105
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$408
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Sacramento Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento

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 April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/308:06 amMSP - SMF
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/37:37 pmSMF - MSP
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Mon 5/1912:01 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:15 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/28:45 amSMF - MSP
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/42:55 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:15 amMSP - SMF
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/26:20 amSMF - MSP
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$317
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:50 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop8h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/82:56 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop7h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:50 amMSP - SMF
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/186:06 amSMF - MSP
1 stop15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/289:15 amMSP - SMF
2 stops12h 20mDelta
Tue 6/312:25 pmSMF - MSP
2 stops15h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$378

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Minneapolis

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

8:06 am-1:44 pm

2 stops31h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

7:37 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$230

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

12:01 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$238

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

2:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$306

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/29

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$330

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/2

4:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

2:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$351

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/10

7:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

6:06 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$354

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/28

9:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

12:25 pm-6:04 am

2 stops15h 39m

$378

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/18

11:45 am-9:01 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/24

10:15 am-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$407

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-5:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

2:40 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$587

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/24

3:36 pm-9:46 am

1 stop20h 10m

$105

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento is 77 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 $420). 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to Sacramento at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% 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 March 30, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 7 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 5 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 43m.

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

    Currently priced at $238, Frontier will fly you from Minneapolis to Sacramento and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $306 and $330, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $153 and United Airlines from $159 one-way.

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

    Consider Air France (72%), Delta (72%) or Virgin Atlantic (72%) 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 $499, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $268. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $207.

  • 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 $420). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Minneapolis?

Book flights to Minneapolis if you plan to visit one of these locations
Oroville
Yuba City
Rocklin
El Dorado Hills
Plymouth
Auburn
Marysville
Lincoln

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Minneapolis to Sacramento

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Minneapolis to Las Vegas flights
Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights
Minneapolis to San Francisco flights
Minneapolis to San Diego flights
Minneapolis to Ontario flights
Minneapolis to Santa Ana flights
Minneapolis to Reno flights
Minneapolis to San Jose flights
Minneapolis to Palm Springs flights
Fargo to Las Vegas flights
Minneapolis to Fresno flights
Minneapolis to Medford flights
Rochester to Las Vegas flights
Sioux Falls to Las Vegas flights
Minneapolis to Long Beach flights
Fargo to Los Angeles flights
Fargo to San Diego flights
Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights
Minneapolis to Burbank flights
Sioux Falls to Los Angeles flights
Duluth to San Francisco flights
Minneapolis to Oakland flights
Fargo to San Francisco flights
Sioux Falls to Ontario flights
Sioux Falls to Sacramento flights
Sioux Falls to Santa Ana flights
Sioux Falls to San Diego flights
Fargo to Ontario flights
Duluth to Las Vegas flights
Sioux Falls to San Francisco flights
Fargo to Medford flights
Minneapolis to Arcata flights
Minneapolis to Monterey flights
Duluth to Los Angeles flights
Minneapolis to San Luis Obispo flights
Fargo to Santa Ana flights
Minneapolis to Santa Rosa flights
Fargo to Burbank flights
Fargo to Fresno flights
Duluth to Reno flights
Sioux Falls to Reno flights
Fargo to Reno flights
Fargo to Sacramento flights
Mason City to Los Angeles flights
Fargo to Bakersfield flights
Sioux Falls to Palm Springs flights
Minneapolis to Redding flights
Rochester to San Diego flights
Fargo to Palm Springs flights

Top 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$359Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.