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$79+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSP — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
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Round-trip from

$125
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(Sun Country Air)

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March

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May

Average price

$334
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 4/47:44 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Wed 4/96:00 amSFO - FAR
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 4/42:36 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Fri 4/116:00 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Sat 3/296:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop15h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$200
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/48:25 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/56:09 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/303:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Sat 6/76:25 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/22$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 3/279:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Wed 4/23:15 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/22$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 4/115:38 amMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/1412:47 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 4/106:09 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/1311:20 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/37:45 amFAR - SFO
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/811:59 pmSFO - FAR
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/46:59 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Thu 4/1012:30 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/23$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/194:05 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/305:55 amSFO - FSD
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 5/317:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sat 6/73:15 pmSFO - RST
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/22$288

Find flights from Minnesota to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to Salinas 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 February 23, 2025.

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Minnesota

Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 4/4

7:44 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$125

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 4/4

2:36 pm-12:44 am

1 stop12h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$145

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-12:43 am

1 stop20h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

6:00 am-11:28 pm

1 stop15h 28m

$200

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/11

3:00 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

7:52 pm-10:49 am

1 stop12h 57m

$205

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

8:36 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

2:10 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$214

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/27

9:00 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

6:30 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$219

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/11

5:38 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:47 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 05m

$239

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/10

6:09 am-8:41 am

Nonstop4h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

11:20 pm-8:44 am

1 stop7h 24m

$255

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 4/4

6:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:30 am-10:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

$269

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 4/3

7:45 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

11:59 pm-11:51 am

1 stop9h 52m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Salinas

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 MN to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 23, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 23, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 February 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minnesota to Salinas. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,191 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,387 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 Minnesota to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Minnesota to Salinas flight route?

    Flights from Minnesota to Salinas have been viewed 28 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Frontier flights start at $80 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Salinas?

    While some choose either Fargo Hector Field - San Francisco or Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - San Francisco, Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco is the most popular route from Minnesota to Salinas.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minnesota to Salinas consider choosing Air China (100%), Korean Air (83%) or Aeromexico (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to Salinas is generally $646, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $139 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 8 airlines flying from Minnesota to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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