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 | $166 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $74 (Frontier) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $550 |
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Depart
Return
Price
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 2/28
6:29 am-7:12 pm
2 stops14h 43m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 3/3
8:30 am-11:55 pm
1 stop13h 25m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 2/11
7:00 am-2:05 pm
1 stop9h 05m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/23
7:04 pm-11:55 pm
2 stops26h 51m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 1/8
11:00 am-8:10 pm
2 stops11h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/12
12:00 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops7h 40m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 2/11
6:20 am-1:10 pm
2 stops8h 50m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/23
8:40 am-5:35 pm
2 stops6h 55m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 1/8
7:00 am-4:09 pm
2 stops11h 09m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/12
9:13 am-11:55 pm
2 stops12h 42m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/24
1:32 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 1/6
8:20 am-11:59 pm
1 stop13h 39m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/24
1:32 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/5
7:38 pm-12:36 pm
1 stop14h 58m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/24
1:32 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/7
7:59 pm-1:56 pm
1 stop15h 57m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 12/27
10:20 am-12:19 pm
Nonstop3h 59m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 1/6
6:30 am-8:59 pm
1 stop12h 29m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Sun 12/21
8:39 am-9:53 pm
1 stop15h 14m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 1/6
6:30 am-8:59 pm
1 stop12h 29m
| 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 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.
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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Minneapolis to Sacramento on Cheapflights.
Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $356.
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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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$135 | Average$253 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$150 | Average$367 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$337 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$351 | Average$519 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |