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$95+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 23, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $198 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $95 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $294 |
Good round-trip deal | $269 or less |
Good one-way deal | $138 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San FranciscoExplore 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 October 23, 2025.
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 October 23, 2025.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/36:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Thu 11/66:34 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/20![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/244:36 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/21:29 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/711:29 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:43 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/23![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/33:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:02 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/217:34 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Tue 1/67:10 amSFO - MSP
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/22![Frontier logo]()
$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:02 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/228:36 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:30 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/53:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/228:36 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mSun Country Air
Tue 12/3011:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/23![Sun Country Air logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/66:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops16h 10mFrontier
Wed 11/128:02 amSFO - MSP
1 stop23h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/20![Frontier logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/236:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/208:36 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:24 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$211
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MSP - SFO
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Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 12/23
8:36 pm-10:54 pm
Nonstop4h 18m
San Francisco
Thu 1/8
6:10 pm-11:51 pm
Nonstop3h 41m
$218
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 11/5
10:00 am-12:15 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 11/10
6:18 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop3h 38m
$268
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 12/6
3:51 pm-6:04 pm
Nonstop4h 13m
San Francisco
Sat 12/13
5:55 am-11:34 am
Nonstop3h 39m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Fri 12/5
3:51 pm-6:04 pm
Nonstop4h 13m
San Francisco
Thu 12/11
12:30 am-6:11 am
Nonstop3h 41m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Mon 12/22
9:36 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
San Francisco
Tue 1/6
6:15 am-12:01 pm
Nonstop3h 46m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Fri 12/19
9:59 pm-12:19 am
Nonstop4h 20m
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
3:00 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 1/21
6:15 pm-8:35 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 1/27
3:00 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Fri 11/14
3:55 pm-6:09 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
San Francisco
Sun 11/16
5:45 am-11:27 am
Nonstop3h 42m
$269
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 12/10
1:39 pm-10:45 pm
2 stops11h 06m
San Francisco
Sun 12/14
7:35 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 24m
$275
MinneapolisSan Francisco
MSP - SFO
MSPSFO
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 12/2
1:50 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop6h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 12/6
11:20 am-9:10 pm
1 stop7h 50m
$276
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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 October.
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco
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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 October 17, 2025.
Booking 55 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco 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 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 October 23, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 October 19, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.
How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
The best insider tips for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights
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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco. 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.
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$110 | Average$173 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$155 | Average$234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$217 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$359 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |