How popular is this Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco have been viewed 41 times in the past calendar month.

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 $167. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Sun Country Air. These flights start at 40% 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 Frontier ($86), Sun Country Air ($89), and Hawaiian Airlines ($135).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $2,079 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 $158.

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: Korean Air (93%), Asiana Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 32%.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 38% on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $308. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $358.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Minneapolis. Users have commonly found prices around $281 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $158. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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 14 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.

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?

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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 July 3, 2025.

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - SFO

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$167

Thu 8/146:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$168

Wed 9/2412:00 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 02mSun Country Air

Mon 9/296:03 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/3

$175

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Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - SFO

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$167

Thu 8/146:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$168

Wed 9/2412:00 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 02mSun Country Air

Mon 9/296:03 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/3

$175

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Thu 7/104:37 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/146:17 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$216

Thu 7/104:37 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop7h 58mFrontier

Wed 7/1610:29 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop10h 53mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$239

Sat 7/1211:15 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 05mSun Country Air

Sun 7/2011:59 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/2

$224

Thu 8/146:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$168

Thu 8/148:48 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air

Tue 8/196:25 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 34mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/30

$175

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - SFO

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$167

One-way flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco
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Thu 7/174:37 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop7h 58mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$86

Fri 8/227:30 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/1

$89

Mon 8/113:18 pmMSP - SFO

2 stops9h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$107

Fri 8/154:50 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop9h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$135

Wed 7/307:45 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$140

Tue 9/25:00 pmMSP - SFO

2 stops17h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$153

Mon 8/47:44 amMSP - SFO

1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$157

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MSP - SFO

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Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/29

11:49 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

11:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

$167

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop4h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:48 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$168

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/24

12:00 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

6:03 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$175

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$85

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/22

7:30 am-9:38 am

Nonstop4h 08m

$89

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/11

3:18 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$107

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/15

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$135

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/1

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

$140

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/2

5:00 pm-8:04 am

2 stops17h 04m

$153

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/4

7:44 am-3:56 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$157

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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.

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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.

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MSP

Expect efficient security lines at MSP, but peak times can see waits up to an hour. Check live wait estimates online.

SFO

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

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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?

Booking 66 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 $360). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% 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?

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

The most flights from MSP to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,270 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,545 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Sun Country Air

6.9

Okay

339 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

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 14 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?
Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco have been viewed 41 times in the past calendar month.
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 $167. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Sun Country Air. These flights start at 40% 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 Frontier ($86), Sun Country Air ($89), and Hawaiian Airlines ($135).
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: Korean Air (93%), Asiana Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay $2,079 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 $158.
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 $360). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$108	Average$159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$154	Average$223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Delta	Cheapest$219	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$240	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$258	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian 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.

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