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$84+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Saint Paul, MN

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SFO — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Saint Paul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Saint Paul flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

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$165
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$84
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$298
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 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.
Fri 9/266:18 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Tue 9/3010:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$165
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:25 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2412:22 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$196
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.
Fri 8/1510:29 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Tue 8/198:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop16h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$252
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.
Sun 7/612:50 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 33mDelta
Tue 7/157:21 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/152:45 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/236:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$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.
Tue 7/88:20 amSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/152:25 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$279
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/184:30 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 7/224:00 pmMSP - SFO
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$284
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/237:24 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$291
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2412:55 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/21:56 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$309

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul 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 San Francisco to Saint Paul that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

6:18 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/30

10:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$165

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/24

12:22 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$196

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

10:29 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop14h 22m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$252

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

12:50 am-6:23 am

Nonstop3h 33m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/19

7:21 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$259

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/23

6:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$278

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

8:20 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

2:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$279

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

6:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/21

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$284

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/23

7:24 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$291

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 7/24

12:55 am-10:04 am

1 stop7h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/2

1:56 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$309

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$84

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco to Saint Paul in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 SFO to SA1?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Saint Paul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Saint Paul

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 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 SFO to SA1 are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Saint Paul by month

Plan your trip to Saint Paul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saint Paul ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Saint Paul when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Saint Paul by month

Plan your trip to Saint Paul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Saint Paul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Saint Paul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saint Paul. 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 Saint Paul. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Saint Paul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 7 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 17 outbound flights to Saint Paul per day.

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

    The San Francisco to Saint Paul flight path was viewed by 69 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $123 and $138 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    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 San Francisco to Saint Paul on time: China Southern (100%), KLM (95%), Delta (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Saint Paul is $81. On average you can expect to pay $815. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $155.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Saint Paul 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 San Francisco to Saint Paul?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco to Saint Paul in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Saint Paul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 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$109Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$207Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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