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$93+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
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 February 3, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 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 2/2$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:53 pm
FAR
-
SFO
1 stop11h 35m
Frontier
Sat 2/216:15 am
SFO
-
FAR
1 stop5h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/12:16 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 47m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:04 pm
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop20h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:00 am
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/28:10 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop18h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31$257
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/82:54 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 12m
Sun Country Air
Mon 4/136:07 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 41m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 2/1$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/68:54 pm
FSD
-
SFO
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
FSD
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/29:12 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop12h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/86:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/286:00 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/810:35 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops47h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:46 pm
MSP
-
SFO
2 stops15h 12m
Frontier
Mon 3/169:04 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop24h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:11 pm
MSP
-
OAK
1 stop7h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/58:10 pm
OAK
-
MSP
1 stop18h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/151:47 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Tue 3/176:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop15h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 2/2510:45 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops20h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$264

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 February 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Frontier)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($44 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 February 3, 2026.
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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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

Wed 4/15

2:35 pm-8:33 am

1 stop19h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

10:23 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$250

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 3/6

8:54 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop22h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$259

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

5:11 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Oakland

Tue 5/5

8:10 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$263

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 4/9

6:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-12:02 am

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

3:59 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:52 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 50m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-11:58 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

6:47 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop3h 53m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/20

9:50 pm-12:02 am

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-11:58 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$269

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

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 47% 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 January 31, 2026.

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. Sunday afternoons 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 55 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 7h 21m. The distance from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area is about 1574 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $66 and $99, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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