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$55+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento (MSP - SMF)

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

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Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 2/66:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Mon 2/1012:24 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/18$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/186:00 amMSP - SMF
2 stops26h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/254:20 pmSMF - MSP
3 stops28h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/174:37 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/244:20 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/196:48 amSMF - MSP
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/118:40 amMSP - SMF
1 stop15h 06mDelta
Wed 2/195:30 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/111:40 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/188:40 amSMF - MSP
1 stop12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/201:00 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Sun 2/235:45 amSMF - MSP
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/117:15 amMSP - SMF
2 stops10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/186:05 amSMF - MSP
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$427

Find flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento within your budget

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MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/6

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/10

12:24 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$240

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-6:47 am

2 stops26h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/25

4:20 pm-10:54 pm

3 stops28h 34m

$279

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/17

4:37 pm-6:47 am

1 stop16h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/24

4:20 pm-5:04 am

1 stop10h 44m

$284

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/12

8:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

6:48 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$324

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

8:40 am-9:46 pm

1 stop15h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

5:30 pm-5:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

$354

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

1:40 pm-12:14 am

2 stops12h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

8:40 am-11:28 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$410

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/20

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/23

5:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$422

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/11

7:15 am-3:43 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/18

6:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$427

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$55

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/24

6:14 am-3:22 pm

3 stops35h 08m

$136

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Minneapolis-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Minneapolis-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 MSP to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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 Minneapolis to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Sacramento. 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 January 20, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SMF are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    You will need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl if you want to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento. At least 7 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Sacramento from the Minneapolis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSP to SMF to be around 3h 47m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $240, Frontier will fly you from Minneapolis to Sacramento and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $276 and $324, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $140 and Alaska Airlines from $181 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (88%), Virgin Atlantic (83%) or Korean Air (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $674, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $363. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $233.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 Minneapolis to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$429Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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