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$50+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) 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 November 14, 2024.

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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 November 14, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/136:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/152:28 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/247:56 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/248:45 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Wed 12/41:35 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/14$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/248:45 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/611:48 amSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$147
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/113:14 pmMSP - OAK
1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/189:25 pmOAK - MSP
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/93:54 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/129:20 pmSJC - MSP
2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/62:29 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/96:05 amSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/75:00 amFAR - SJC
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Sat 12/141:15 pmSJC - FAR
2 stops7h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/14$246
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/235:29 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Thu 11/289:09 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/118:00 amFSD - SFO
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/172:00 pmSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/63:31 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mDelta
Fri 12/612:25 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/14$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/112:43 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/179:15 amSFO - FSD
2 stops10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$273

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/24

5:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Jose

Tue 12/31

11:10 am-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$140

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/24

7:56 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

9:09 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$144

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/24

8:45 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

6:11 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$146

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/20

3:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

6:55 am-11:08 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$147

MinneapolisOakland

MSP - OAK

MSPOAK

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/11

3:14 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 26m

Oakland

Wed 12/18

9:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$208

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 2/21

2:11 pm-8:13 am

1 stop20h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:42 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$222

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/9

3:54 pm-7:46 am

2 stops17h 52m

San Jose

Thu 12/12

9:20 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$233

FargoSan Jose

FAR - SJC

FARSJC

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 12/7

5:00 am-3:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Jose

Sat 12/14

1:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$246

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 11/23

5:29 pm-12:34 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 11/28

9:09 pm-10:37 am

1 stop11h 28m

$256

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 12/11

8:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

2:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$268

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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 $381). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from USMN to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 November 14, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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 Minnesota 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.

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

    This flight path from Minnesota to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 36 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $50 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 $68 and $140, 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 $381). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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