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$85+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Francisco (SFO)

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MSP — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Priceline)

One-way from

$86
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$253

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/2911:49 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/146:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/2412:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mSun Country Air
Mon 9/296:03 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/3$175
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/273:18 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Fri 8/296:26 amSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:39 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2811:20 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/237:48 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Fri 7/256:37 amSFO - FSD
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/167:00 amFAR - SFO
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Thu 8/213:40 pmSFO - FAR
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/3$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/232:44 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/255:41 amSFO - FSD
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/164:07 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2110:16 amSFO - FAR
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/186:16 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Tue 7/226:05 amSFO - FSD
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/2$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/247:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Wed 7/306:05 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/3$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/236:49 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/263:50 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$349

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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 July 3, 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 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

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 8/27

3:18 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

6:26 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$184

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 7/25

9:39 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop24h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

11:20 am-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$219

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 7/23

7:48 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

6:37 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$230

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

3:40 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$269

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 7/23

2:44 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

5:41 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 8/16

4:07 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

10:16 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$274

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 7/18

6:16 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:05 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$324

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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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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 $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 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USMN 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

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Minnesota to San Francisco have to say. 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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 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 41 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $135, 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 Rochester - 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 Korean Air (93%), Asiana Airlines (87%) or Virgin Australia (85%) 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 $2,079, 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 $158 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 $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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$154Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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