How popular is this San Francisco to Minneapolis flight route?

Within the past month, 69 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Minneapolis is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $190 and $219 round-trip. Sun Country Air is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $89 and $120 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $79. On average you can expect to pay $709. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $150.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis consider choosing Air France (95%), KLM (95%) or WestJet (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Frontier.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Minneapolis. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 47% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $342, or $395 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Minneapolis from San Francisco. Prices for October average $312 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $155. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a October flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in March

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

To fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from San Francisco take 3h 34m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 6 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis 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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Round-trip from	$183 (Trip.com)
One-way from	$78 (Cheapflightsfares)
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$319
Good round-trip deal	$245 or less
Good one-way deal	$140 or less

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

Sun 6/811:59 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air

Sun 6/156:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/15

$155

Tue 5/136:09 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/206:45 amMSP - SFO

1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$180

Wed 5/146:35 amSFO - MSP

1 stop15h 53mFrontier

Wed 5/217:26 amMSP - SFO

1 stop18h 27mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$181

Fri 5/2312:40 amSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 41mDelta

Wed 6/411:15 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 14mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$219

Tue 5/1312:10 amSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/217:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$229

Sat 6/73:23 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/105:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$239

Fri 8/88:35 amSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Mon 8/116:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$264

Tue 5/279:25 amSFO - MSP

1 stop12h 34mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/282:17 pmMSP - SFO

2 stops9h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$292

Best flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Sat 5/246:15 amSFO - MSP

1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/98:45 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$183

Fri 5/166:09 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air

Mon 5/197:36 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/15

$184

Fri 5/28:52 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop25h 41mFrontier

Wed 5/77:26 amMSP - SFO

1 stop18h 08mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$190

Wed 5/2812:40 amSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 41mDelta

Thu 6/59:20 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$219

Sat 6/213:23 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/15:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$239

Wed 5/712:10 amSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/107:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$275

Tue 5/68:20 amSFO - MSP

2 stops13h 39mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/107:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$281

Fri 7/1810:40 amSFO - MSP

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Thu 7/318:30 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$295

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Data last updated April 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 4/2112:47 amSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 43mDelta

Mon 4/286:25 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$374

Mon 4/2112:08 amSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/296:09 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$474

Tue 4/226:00 amSFO - MSP

1 stop16h 35mFrontier

Wed 4/236:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$188

Tue 4/222:30 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/297:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$393

Tue 4/226:00 amSFO - MSP

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Wed 4/232:25 pmMSP - SFO

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$454

Wed 4/236:00 amSFO - MSP

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/282:54 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$203

Thu 4/2412:47 amSFO - MSP

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/296:00 amMSP - SFO

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$394

Fri 4/255:50 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air

Tue 4/292:27 pmMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/15

$204

Mon 5/512:21 amSFO - MSP

1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/103:08 pmMSP - SFO

1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$239

Tue 5/612:45 pmSFO - MSP

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Thu 5/155:40 amMSP - SFO

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$314

Tue 5/136:09 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/206:45 amMSP - SFO

1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$180

Tue 5/1312:10 amSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/217:00 amMSP - SFO

Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$229

One-way flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Mon 5/196:09 pmSFO - MSP

Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/15

$78

Tue 4/223:33 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop7h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$89

Mon 5/193:30 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$120

Mon 6/305:45 amSFO - MSP

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$136

Wed 9/102:39 pmSFO - MSP

1 stop7h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$144

Mon 5/512:21 amSFO - MSP

1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$154

Wed 5/78:20 amSFO - MSP

2 stops13h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$162

Sun 5/2511:15 amSFO - MSP

2 stops16h 49mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$194

Wed 5/712:43 amSFO - MSP

1 stop10h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$217

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SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop4h 08m

$155

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:09 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/20

6:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$180

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:35 am-12:28 am

1 stop15h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/21

7:26 am-11:53 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$181

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

12:40 am-6:21 am

Nonstop3h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/2

9:45 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$219

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:10 am-8:58 am

1 stop6h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop4h 32m

$229

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

3:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/10

5:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$239

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

11:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/12

7:49 pm-9:11 am

1 stop15h 22m

$263

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

8:35 am-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$264

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

6:09 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$78

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

3:33 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 02m

$89

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Minneapolis flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Minneapolis trip

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SFO

Save time by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup during busy times.

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Use the light rail for a quick, inexpensive trip to downtown Minneapolis from MSP.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 78 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 Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis 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 MSP?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Minneapolis in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 Minneapolis

The most flights from SFO to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Minneapolis. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,374 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
To fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from San Francisco take 3h 34m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 6 different airlines.
How popular is this San Francisco to Minneapolis flight route?
Within the past month, 69 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Minneapolis is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $190 and $219 round-trip. Sun Country Air is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $89 and $120 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis consider choosing Air France (95%), KLM (95%) or WestJet (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $79. On average you can expect to pay $709. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $150.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$110	Average$168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$156	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Delta	Cheapest$219	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$232	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$78+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis (SFO - MSP)

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to MinneapolisExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

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