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$130+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Saint Paul to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Saint Paul to San Francisco

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 June 23, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 8/2610:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$269
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 7/108:40 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/146:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$270
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 8/610:15 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/135:58 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Tue 7/289:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/112:29 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/59:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$273
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 7/115:09 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/176:08 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/1010:15 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop28h 08m
Frontier
Sat 7/189:39 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$275
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 02m
Sun Country Air
Fri 9/116:18 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/21$276
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 8/218:40 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
Sun Country Air
Mon 8/245:48 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/23$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 7/178:40 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
Sun Country Air
Tue 7/216:14 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/21$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 10/109:53 am
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/146:03 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$279
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/141:16 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Fri 7/179:39 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$280

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 June 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$130
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361
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. 11% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 23, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/20

3:05 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

5:48 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$278
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/6

9:40 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

6:28 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$329

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

7:03 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

8:23 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$343

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/20

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$354

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/14

2:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

6:10 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$359

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/25

6:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops7h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

5:40 am-10:25 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$365

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/4

7:16 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$374

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

7:00 am-4:17 pm

2 stops11h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

8:23 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$382

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/14

7:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$393

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/21

7:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

11:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$393

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 23, 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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 June 23, 2026.

The most flights from SA1 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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 June 20, 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.

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 23, 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 15 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 07m. The distance between Saint Paul and San Francisco is about 1585 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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: Sun Country Air (69%), KLM (59%), United Airlines (54%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Saint Paul to San Francisco is $119. On average you can expect to pay $1,053. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $236.

  • 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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Alternative routes for Saint Paul to San Francisco

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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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$154Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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