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$95+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/127:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/156:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/66:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Sat 12/1310:10 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops23h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/317:34 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Wed 1/77:10 amSFO - MSP
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/117:07 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops23h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:42 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Wed 11/2611:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/2$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:02 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Tue 12/210:10 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops22h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/47:07 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1211:19 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop27h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/78:22 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops25h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/73:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:07 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Fri 12/56:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$225

Cheap 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Priceline)

One-way from

$95
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$272
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One-way flight from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 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 November 3, 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

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FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 12/8

7:59 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

8:48 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$134

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 11/21

11:46 am-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$247

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-10:24 am

Nonstop4h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:10 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$248

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/20

8:36 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:10 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$248

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 12/5

5:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

3:33 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/15

7:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:56 pm-10:47 am

1 stop8h 51m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 12/4

1:28 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:56 am-7:42 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 12/4

1:28 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

3:33 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 12/10

4:25 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

3:33 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/6

9:25 am-11:47 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

5:55 am-11:34 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$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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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 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 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 November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to zzXIH are scheduled on a Sunday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 43 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 4h 24m. The distance from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $127 and $143, 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 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 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 November 3, 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$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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