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$79+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Salinas, CA, CA

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Round-trip from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Sun Country Air)

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March

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August

Average price

$364
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 5/163:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Mon 6/911:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/29$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:14 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/264:10 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/306:09 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/78:25 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop20h 33mFrontier
Sun 5/46:35 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:06 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:47 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/259:44 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Mon 5/56:30 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/31$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/248:30 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 7/285:30 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amMSP - SFO
2 stops13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/610:33 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$257

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Salinas that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/16

3:00 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$186

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

7:14 am-9:27 am

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

3:33 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 02m

$203

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/26

6:25 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:30 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$219

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/16

7:35 am-2:19 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

8:35 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$225

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/18

10:55 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

3:33 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 02m

$230

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/3

12:06 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:47 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 05m

$233

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/24

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

5:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$244

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-6:01 pm

2 stops13h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:33 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$257

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/23

8:45 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$79

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-12:33 am

1 stop20h 33m

$85

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Salinas flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Salinas. 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to Salinas have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,344 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Salinas. 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 Minneapolis to Salinas?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Minneapolis St Paul; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Minneapolis airport to Salinas. It is only a 7.3 mi journey to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Minneapolis’s city center.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Salinas.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Salinas are Sun Country Air ($79), Frontier ($85), and Hawaiian Airlines ($115).

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

    Consider China Eastern (100%), China Southern (100%) or Aeromexico (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $639 for a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $77 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco) is currently priced at $141.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Salinas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Salinas. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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