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 | $272 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $65 (Priceline) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $434 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/3
1:39 pm-7:07 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 12/9
6:59 pm-12:43 pm
1 stop15h 44m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 11/22
6:36 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop20h 04m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/3
6:30 am-5:19 am
1 stop20h 49m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/17
1:39 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/19
7:08 pm-1:56 pm
2 stops16h 48m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 12/2
7:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop18h 59m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 12/9
6:59 pm-12:43 pm
1 stop15h 44m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Sun 11/23
11:43 am-11:28 am
2 stops25h 45m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 11/26
2:10 pm-11:29 pm
1 stop7h 19m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/3
1:39 pm-7:07 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/10
8:16 am-11:59 pm
2 stops13h 43m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 1/1
9:18 pm-5:21 pm
1 stop22h 03m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 1/10
1:23 pm-2:54 pm
1 stop23h 31m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 12/25
1:32 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/1
6:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop15h 59m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 1/27
7:00 am-7:22 pm
2 stops14h 22m
MinneapolisSacramento
MSP - SMF
MSPSMF
Minneapolis St Paul
Mon 1/26
7:00 am-4:09 pm
2 stops11h 09m
| 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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| Cheapest$134 | Average$252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$150 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$355 | Average$527 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |