Salinas

$89+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSP — SFO
oct. 15 — oct. 221
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$269
From Minnesota to Salinas
One-way flight from Minnesota to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/3010:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mSun Country Air
lun. 10/65:57 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/15$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/285:40 amMSP - SFO
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
mar. 11/410:35 amSFO - MSP
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1710:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 14mFrontier
dom. 10/268:21 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$181
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/278:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
sáb. 10/410:49 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/289:31 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop27h 31mFrontier
mar. 9/307:10 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$186
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/243:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
sáb. 10/256:15 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/15$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/38:38 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
lun. 10/69:31 amSFO - MSP
2 stops12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/2512:25 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
mar. 10/76:34 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/26:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
jue. 10/93:25 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/32:50 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
dom. 11/96:34 amSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$193
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jue. 10/303:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
lun. 11/36:18 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/13$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
vie. 10/3110:21 amMSP - SFO
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
mié. 11/56:34 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$194

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 10/18

5:24 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

6:21 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$188

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 11/8

8:30 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

jue. 11/13

6:18 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$188

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

lun. 11/3

2:50 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 24m

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

6:34 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$193

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

vie. 10/17

3:09 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

6:34 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$219

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

jue. 10/23

3:19 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

6:34 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$223

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 11/23

8:42 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/29

11:59 pm-5:37 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$228

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

vie. 10/17

3:09 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

dom. 10/19

10:38 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$249

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

vie. 10/31

2:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 42m

San Francisco

vie. 11/7

6:34 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$254

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 10/11

3:18 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

6:21 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$258

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 10/24

3:00 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

1:03 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$258

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

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

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 septiembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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  • How popular is this Minnesota to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Salinas?

    For as low as $188, Sun Country Air can have you in Salinas from Minnesota in 4h 03m. 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?

  • 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 SkyWest Airlines (90%), Asiana Airlines (88%) or Air New Zealand (87%) 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 $450, 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 $158 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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