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$89+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Francisco (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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 11/510:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 15mSun Country Air
Fri 11/76:18 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/8$178
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/33:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
Sat 10/116:21 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/9$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/2210:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 27mFrontier
Sat 10/2510:24 amSFO - MSP
2 stops20h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 10/77:50 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 37mFrontier
Fri 10/108:21 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/236:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Sun 10/2610:38 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops23h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/246:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops15h 13mFrontier
Sat 11/86:34 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/15:35 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Wed 11/510:35 amSFO - MSP
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$187
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/303:06 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mSun Country Air
Sun 11/26:18 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/9$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 11/57:50 amMSP - SFO
2 stops15h 32mFrontier
Fri 11/78:09 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/810:15 amMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/109:29 amSFO - MSP
2 stops12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/187:50 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/204:55 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop22h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 10/18:50 amMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:45 amSFO - MSP
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/8$192

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/12

8:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

11:24 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$188

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/13

8:30 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

11:24 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$188

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/21

1:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$199

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

10:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$199

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/25

2:25 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

5:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$213

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 10/24

3:09 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

6:34 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$220

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/3

11:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

6:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$221

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 10/3

2:54 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:29 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$223

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

5:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$234

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 10/23

3:19 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

8:21 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Minnesota?

    For a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Flights from Minnesota to San Francisco have been viewed 36 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    Departing from Minnesota to San Francisco will take you 4h 19m. Minnesota and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1585 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $89 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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $150 and $155, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from Minnesota to San Francisco are Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco, Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - San Francisco and Fargo Hector Field - San Francisco.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (90%), Asiana Airlines (88%) or Air New Zealand (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco is generally $450, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Minnesota to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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