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$80+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 8/259:01 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:49 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/56:21 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/22:44 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/305:41 amSFO - FSD
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/216:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Mon 8/256:26 amSFO - MSP
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:20 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 05mDelta
Tue 7/812:50 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/57:05 amFAR - SFO
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Fri 8/812:50 amSFO - FAR
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/11$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/27:24 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/55:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/12:36 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Sun 8/36:37 amSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/167:15 amFAR - SFO
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2112:15 pmSFO - FAR
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/276:07 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Sat 7/53:45 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/10$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/34:50 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/87:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:15 amMSP - SFO
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Mon 7/286:05 amSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$284

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-8:06 am

Nonstop4h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

9:01 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$165

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/27

8:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:06 pm-5:47 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$210

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 7/2

2:44 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

5:41 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$239

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

6:26 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$255

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/3

7:20 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

12:50 am-6:23 am

Nonstop3h 33m

$259

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/2

7:24 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

5:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 8/5

7:05 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:50 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 33m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 8/1

2:36 pm-12:19 am

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

6:37 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$270

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 8/16

7:15 am-3:49 pm

2 stops10h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$274

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 6/27

6:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

3:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco

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

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 $364). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minnesota to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 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 29 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $80 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $116 and $132, 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, Fargo Hector Field - San Francisco and Sioux Falls Joe Foss 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 Sun Country Air (97%), Air China (88%) or Delta (86%) 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 $768, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $155 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 $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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