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$72+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Salinas, CA, CA

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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Salinas

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Mytrip
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Mytrip
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Round-trip from

$143
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$293
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 13, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/72:26 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop19h 27mFrontier
dom. 12/146:30 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/87:59 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
lun. 12/158:48 amSFO - FAR
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$176
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2710:02 amMSP - SFO
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2911:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/266:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop27h 23mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2911:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mar. 12/28:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
lun. 12/88:48 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
lun. 12/87:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops18h 52mFrontier
jue. 12/116:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
lun. 12/157:07 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
jue. 12/186:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 12/49:11 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
dom. 12/76:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mié. 11/2610:02 amMSP - SFO
1 stop24h 06mFrontier
lun. 12/12:56 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops29h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
lun. 12/18:26 pmFSD - SFO
2 stops50h 45mFrontier
sáb. 12/136:30 amSFO - FSD
1 stop29h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$228
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/83:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mSun Country Air
lun. 12/1511:19 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/12$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
vie. 11/2110:02 amMSP - SFO
1 stop24h 06mFrontier
lun. 12/16:32 amSFO - MSP
1 stop14h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$229

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

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Minnesota

Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

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Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

dom. 12/7

2:26 pm-7:53 am

1 stop19h 27m

San Francisco

dom. 12/14

6:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$143

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

lun. 12/8

7:59 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 12/15

8:48 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$176

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 1/16

9:33 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop26h 17m

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

6:15 am-3:01 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$187

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 12/7

3:06 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

lun. 12/15

11:19 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$228

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 12/8

3:06 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

lun. 12/15

11:19 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$228

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

lun. 12/1

8:26 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops50h 45m

San Francisco

sáb. 12/13

6:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop29h 01m

$228

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 1/25

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

jue. 1/29

9:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$268

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 12/10

2:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

dom. 12/14

8:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$268

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

lun. 12/8

5:59 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 12/16

11:56 am-7:42 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 12/6

11:15 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

San Francisco

jue. 12/11

12:30 am-6:11 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minnesota to Salinas in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Salinas. 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Minnesota to Salinas flight route?

    Flights from Minnesota to Salinas have been viewed 43 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Salinas?

    For as low as $228, Frontier can have you in Salinas from Minnesota in 4h 12m. The distance from Minnesota to Salinas is about 1585 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Salinas?

    While some choose either Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - San Francisco or Duluth Intl - San Francisco, Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco is the most popular route from Minnesota to Salinas.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minnesota to Salinas consider choosing WestJet (100%), Air France (97%) or Korean Air (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to Salinas is generally $441, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $154 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 6 airlines flying from Minnesota to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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