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$99+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSP — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Salinas
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This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mSun Country Air
Thu 1/86:10 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/263:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mSun Country Air
Fri 1/26:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/15$235
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:30 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 17mSun Country Air
Thu 1/86:10 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/243:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$252
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 24mSun Country Air
Mon 1/196:10 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/16$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$281
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:34 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$284
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/223:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:15 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/243:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$292
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Mon 12/227:54 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 24mSun Country Air
Thu 12/256:06 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$297

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$304
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Salinas that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

2:52 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:40 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$248

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$268

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:46 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$268

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/23

9:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

6:10 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/2

5:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:40 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$278

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/13

5:34 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

$279

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/28

5:16 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:13 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$279

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/24

8:00 am-10:24 am

Nonstop4h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:24 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$281

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

9:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:50 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Salinas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas (average of $79). Flying from Minneapolis to Salinas 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Salinas flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
333 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Minneapolis St Paul; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Minneapolis airport to Salinas. It is only a 7.3 mi journey to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Minneapolis’s city center.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 47 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    Departing from Minneapolis to Salinas will take you 4h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1585 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Salinas are Frontier ($72), Sun Country Air ($79), and Alaska Airlines ($124).

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

    Consider Air France (92%), Virgin Australia (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $812 for a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco) is currently priced at $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Salinas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas (average of $79). Flying from Minneapolis to Salinas 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Salinas. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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