Sacramento

$82+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Feb 13 — Feb 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl are usually found in May or July, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Expedia)

One-way from

$82
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$420
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 14, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2510:04 pm
MSP
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SMF
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Mon 3/304:51 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 1/266:45 am
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Fri 1/3012:03 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 1/293:36 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop21h 42m
Frontier
Mon 2/212:03 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/710:45 am
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop26h 33m
Frontier
Mon 2/910:58 am
SMF
-
MSP
2 stops34h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:58 am
MSP
-
SMF
2 stops26h 10m
Frontier
Sun 3/110:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Sun 1/256:45 am
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Fri 1/3012:03 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:45 am
MSP
-
SMF
2 stops31h 02m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:32 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Mon 3/94:41 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop22h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:45 am
MSP
-
SMF
2 stops27h 13m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/85:22 pm
MSP
-
SMF
2 stops18h 51m
Frontier
Sun 2/1510:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$246

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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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

6:29 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/12

4:41 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$277

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/25

6:29 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

1:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$319

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

1:16 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$332

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/13

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

10:53 am-11:57 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$340

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/27

2:57 pm-9:11 am

1 stop20h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/9

5:09 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 46m

$344

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-9:11 am

1 stop28h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$344

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/11

6:29 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

1:17 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$376

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/4

3:01 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$386

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

6:45 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 54m

$90

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

3:01 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$129

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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

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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 January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento is 6 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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 January 14, 2026.

When flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

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.

SMF

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

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Expert on MSP

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Expert on SMF

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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 January 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 6 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 4 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 50m.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Sacramento flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines and Frontier can get you from Minneapolis to Sacramento in just under 6h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 03m. Minneapolis and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 1514 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $148, 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 American Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $216 and $258, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 68% 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 $70 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $108 and Alaska Airlines from $138 one-way.

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

    Consider Delta (74%), Air France (67%) or KLM (67%) 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 $633, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $259. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $222.

  • 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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$351Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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