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$117+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:18 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/246:18 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$263
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/164:57 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:03 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:10 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/65:30 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops13h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:39 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop25h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$266
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/223:00 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 08m
Sun Country Air
Mon 7/276:28 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$267
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:10 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
Sun Country Air
Mon 8/315:41 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 41m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/3010:14 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/512:06 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/64:57 pm
MSP
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SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:39 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/39:39 pm
MSP
-
SFO
2 stops22h 18m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/68:40 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/116:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop25h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/146:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/2210:27 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops21h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$274

Find flight deals from Saint Paul to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saint Paul to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Expedia)

One-way from

$117
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$319
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Saint Paul to San Francisco
One-way flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

11:59 pm-5:34 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$298

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/14

3:00 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

3:08 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$318
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/5

9:45 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$319

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/27

8:40 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

11:59 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$324

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/2

6:00 am-8:06 am

Nonstop4h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

5:58 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$338

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/25

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

7:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$344

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/27

4:45 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

10:50 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$349

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/15

8:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

7:35 am-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$354

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/14

2:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

7:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$359

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/27

3:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

10:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA1 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 May 3, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Saint Paul to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Saint Paul to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 May 3, 2026.

The most flights from SA1 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

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 May 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Saint Paul; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Saint Paul. It is only a 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this Saint Paul to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

    Departing from Saint Paul to San Francisco will take you 4h 05m. The distance between Saint Paul and San Francisco is about 1585 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    $80 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $99, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to San Francisco on time: China Eastern (100%), KLM (84%), Virgin Atlantic (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Saint Paul to San Francisco is $118. On average you can expect to pay $939. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $198.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Saint Paul to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$153Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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