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$99+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

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
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:00 amFAR - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Thu 12/2512:29 pmSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/16$439
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.
Sat 12/207:54 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Sat 12/276:24 amSFO - FAR
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$472

Find flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Minnesota

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/14

4:17 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:10 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$247

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

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 2/2

8:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

3:50 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$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

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/7

4:17 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/28

5:26 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/14

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

3:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$269

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

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    This flight path from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 47 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 6h 40m. The distance from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area is about 1399 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 San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $72 and $124, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 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$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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