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$54+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco Bay Area

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MSP — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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$150
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One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
From Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

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Tue 12/318:35 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/49:09 amSFO - MSP
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$184
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Tue 12/248:35 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 16mSun Country Air
Thu 1/166:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/22$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/245:45 amMSP - SFO
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Thu 1/169:10 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:56 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop17h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/3012:30 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$331
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Wed 12/252:54 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/308:10 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:05 pmMSP - SFO
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/119:25 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/307:02 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1112:35 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/306:48 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Sat 1/412:10 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/23$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/306:05 amMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:59 amSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$438
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:30 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/67:10 amOAK - MSP
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$442
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Tue 12/246:05 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop15h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/168:10 amSFO - MSP
2 stops13h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$470
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/309:15 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:25 pmOAK - MSP
3 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$476

Find flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 23, 2024.

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MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/31

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop20h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

9:10 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$150

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/6

3:27 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

6:45 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$158

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

5:45 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$162

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/5

2:48 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Oakland

Sun 6/8

5:50 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$204

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Jose

Fri 3/7

4:03 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$206

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/23

9:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop16h 30m

Oakland

Thu 2/27

12:40 pm-5:04 am

1 stop14h 24m

$229

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

4:14 pm-8:46 am

2 stops18h 32m

San Jose

Thu 2/13

9:18 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$243

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/14

9:30 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

3:10 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/13

5:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$274

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Jose

Tue 1/28

6:10 am-7:24 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

When flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from MSP to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Sun Country Air, Delta and Alaska Airlines. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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 San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Within the past month, 30 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $54. Users have also found prices from $96 and $104 on Sun Country Air and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area is Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco. You may also consider Minneapolis St Paul - San Jose or Minneapolis St Paul - Oakland.

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

    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 Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area on time: China Southern (90%), KLM (90%), Korean Air (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $943, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), is priced around $144.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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