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$79+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco (MSP - SFO)

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco are usually found in August or June, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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From Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/308:45 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Sun 6/811:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/76:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1311:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$188
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/77:26 amMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Sat 5/104:17 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/229:30 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Thu 10/3012:40 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/28$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:25 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/412:43 amSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/222:40 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/208:30 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Tue 6/245:25 amSFO - MSP
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:50 amMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1212:59 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

8:45 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$171

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-12:29 am

1 stop20h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$188

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

7:26 am-11:34 pm

1 stop18h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:35 am-11:29 am

1 stop26h 54m

$199

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/22

9:30 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-11:59 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$219

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/27

7:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

12:43 am-10:49 am

1 stop8h 06m

$229

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/21

8:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

2:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$258

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/20

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

5:25 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$264

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/7

7:50 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

12:59 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 04m

$289

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/2

6:12 am-8:24 am

Nonstop4h 12m

$79

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/20

6:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$93

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Sun Country Air

Choose priority check-in for access to priority security lanes and early boarding.


Sun Country offers free entertainment streamed to your device on most flights.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.


United's Polaris Lounges offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.

Airports
MSP

Security lines at MSP can be busy; expect waits under 30 minutes. Check live wait times online to choose the shortest line.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for a budget-friendly trip to downtown San Francisco. It takes about 40 minutes from SFO.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Expert on Sun Country Air

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco. 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Minneapolis, then you need to book flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco. There are 10 flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Minneapolis St Paul are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 02m is how long a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco typically takes.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco round-trip from $171. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $199, and Delta, from $219. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco are Sun Country Air ($79), Frontier ($93), and Southwest ($120).

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

    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 on time: LATAM Airlines (96%), Aeromexico (95%), Virgin Australia (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,014 for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco) is currently priced at $155.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Minneapolis to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$150Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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