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$71+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Salinas

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Expedia)

One-way from

$71
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$314
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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 January 15, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/232:42 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/202:29 pm
FAR
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Sat 2/216:15 am
SFO
-
FAR
1 stop5h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:16 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop12h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/293:18 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/26:15 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:45 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Sat 2/286:53 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops36h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 1/293:36 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Wed 2/47:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1810:45 am
MSP
-
SFO
2 stops22h 35m
Frontier
Sat 2/216:15 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop15h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2810:45 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop14h 56m
Frontier
Sun 2/16:15 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 2/109:30 am
MSP
-
SFO
2 stops10h 50m
Frontier
Sun 2/156:15 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Wed 2/1810:45 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop23h 18m
Frontier
Sun 2/229:16 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops47h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/199:58 am
MSP
-
SFO
2 stops16h 30m
Frontier
Tue 2/246:55 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$227
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:54 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 13m
Sun Country Air
Sun 4/126:07 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 50m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/13$228

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to Salinas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Salinas that are best for you.

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Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/23

2:42 pm-12:28 am

1 stop11h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$190

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 3/5

2:16 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops32h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$233

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/22

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

6:05 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$238

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$249

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/17

5:12 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

9:59 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$249

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/23

5:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

7:59 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$249

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 2/20

2:29 pm-12:28 am

1 stop11h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

7:15 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$257

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:40 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/24

7:40 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

9:44 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

4:05 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas

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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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 January 15, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minnesota to Salinas at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% 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 May 25, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota 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.

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 January 15, 2026.

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).

Related info for your journey

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 55 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Salinas?

    For as low as $238, Frontier can have you in Salinas from Minnesota in 4h 05m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to Salinas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Sun Country Air flights start at $79 while deals on American Airlines start at $99 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - San Francisco or Fargo Hector Field - 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 KLM (76%), Virgin Australia (72%) or Air New Zealand (72%) 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 $747, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $178 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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