Saint Paul

$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Saint Paul, MN

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSP
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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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 May 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/810:50 pm
SFO
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MSP
3 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/198:40 pm
MSP
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SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$279
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.
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Sat 5/164:57 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$280
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:59 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Tue 5/124:57 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/85:25 pm
SFO
-
MSP
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/103:05 pm
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$282
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.
Tue 5/193:08 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/279:39 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:09 pm
SFO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/234:57 pm
MSP
-
SFO
3 stops19h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$284
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$285
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.
Tue 5/193:08 pm
SFO
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MSP
Nonstop3h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/286:54 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$286
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.
Fri 6/1211:59 pm
SFO
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MSP
Nonstop3h 37m
Sun Country Air
Sun 6/146:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 06m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$287
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2712:38 pm
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop6h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1111:10 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 am
SFO
-
MSP
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/169:00 am
MSP
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$289
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/712:24 am
SFO
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MSP
1 stop13h 44m
Frontier
Fri 7/105:09 pm
MSP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$290

Find 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$339
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Minneapolis St Paul flights.
From San Francisco to Saint Paul
One-way flight from San Francisco to Saint Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 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 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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul that are best for you.

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San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

6:03 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/10

8:40 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$298

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

6:20 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/16

3:05 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$298

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

12:00 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/30

7:20 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$319

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

3:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/2

5:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$319
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/6

9:45 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$339

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

12:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/1

6:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$344

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

11:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/20

5:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$344

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

7:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

3:05 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$349

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

3:29 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$359

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

11:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/20

10:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$364

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

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 May 4, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Saint Paul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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 May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Saint Paul flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 May 4, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to SA1 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

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 May 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Saint Paul. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Saint Paul?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 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 12 outbound flights to Saint Paul per day.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Saint Paul in 3h 34m. Fly via Sun Country Air, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Saint Paul is about 1585 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $83 and $112 on Sun Country Air 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: Air France (92%), Air China (89%), Delta (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Saint Paul is $137. On average you can expect to pay $745. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $198.

  • 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.

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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Saint Paul

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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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$156Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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