San Francisco Bay Area

$46+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$46
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$334
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From Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:41 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Wed 4/96:00 amSFO - FAR
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$110
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/72:36 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Thu 4/107:47 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Wed 3/264:03 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$130
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Thu 5/292:48 pmMSP - OAK
Nonstop3h 58mSun Country Air
Thu 6/55:50 pmOAK - MSP
Nonstop3h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/224:57 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops27h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/287:34 pmSJC - MSP
2 stops26h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$188
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/278:42 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air
Fri 7/46:25 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/25:09 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Sat 3/811:12 amSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2612:12 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/63:00 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/253:00 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/176:25 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 12mDelta
Sun 4/2012:47 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/20$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:30 amMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/94:20 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 8/218:19 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/2511:41 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$239

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 4/2

5:41 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$110

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 4/7

2:36 pm-12:44 am

1 stop12h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

7:47 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$119

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Jose

Wed 3/26

4:03 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$130

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/29

2:48 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Oakland

Thu 6/5

5:50 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$175

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/22

4:57 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops27h 40m

San Jose

Mon 4/28

7:34 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$188

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:40 am-11:28 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$197

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/9

2:47 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:11 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$198

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

6:05 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$199

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Jose

Tue 3/25

3:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$207

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/21

3:55 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

12:35 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$219

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

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to zzXIH 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 (8 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

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

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

    $46 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $91, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$244FlexibilityNo 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$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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