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$85+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/177:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops41h 03mFrontier
Tue 1/67:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$227
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/117:07 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/168:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops34h 51mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$230
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/137:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop26h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/157:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops18h 52mFrontier
Tue 12/166:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/177:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops41h 03mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/83:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:48 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/128:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$236
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Fri 12/198:36 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mSun Country Air
Thu 12/256:06 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/30$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/157:07 pmMSP - SFO
2 stops23h 44mFrontier
Tue 1/67:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/199:46 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/56:00 amSFO - MSP
2 stops38h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/218:40 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 1/1211:10 amOAK - MSP
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$277

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Southwest)

One-way from

$85
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$293
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Price

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/20

6:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Oakland

Thu 1/22

9:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$210

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/26

5:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Oakland

Mon 3/2

2:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$217

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/3

11:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

7:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$237

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Oakland

Mon 2/2

10:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$245

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Oakland

Mon 2/2

10:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$245

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/21

8:36 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

6:12 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$248

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Oakland

Tue 2/3

8:10 am-1:56 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$248

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$248

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Jose

Wed 1/28

12:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$249

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$263

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in October 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 MSP to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 3, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
9,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
332 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
3,092 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Within the past month, 47 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Departing from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 4h 18m. Minneapolis and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1585 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $72 and $128 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area is Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco. You may also consider Minneapolis St Paul - San Jose or Minneapolis St Paul - Oakland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area on time: WestJet (100%), Air France (94%), Korean Air (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $644, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), is priced around $123.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in October 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$89Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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