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$94+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Francisco (SFO)

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MSP — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$97
(Trip.com)

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$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/72:29 pmFAR - SFO
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Mon 2/106:05 amSFO - FAR
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Fri 2/148:10 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$180
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:27 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/48:56 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$183
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:18 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air
Thu 6/1211:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:35 amFAR - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 2/2512:45 pmSFO - FAR
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/19$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/118:40 amMSP - SFO
1 stop13h 17mDelta
Sun 2/2312:40 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/20$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/206:59 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 3/2412:30 amSFO - FSD
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/208:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/244:35 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/286:00 pmDLH - SFO
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Tue 3/46:15 amSFO - DLH
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/21$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:53 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/2511:11 amSFO - MSP
2 stops10h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 4/193:05 pmDLH - SFO
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2210:46 pmSFO - DLH
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$284
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/262:51 pmFSD - SFO
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Mon 3/316:00 amSFO - FSD
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$289

Find flights from Minnesota to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to San Francisco 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 January 21, 2025.

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FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 2/7

2:29 pm-12:09 am

1 stop11h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:05 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$130

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/8

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop20h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

8:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$180

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/29

2:27 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

8:56 pm-12:33 am

1 stop25h 37m

$183

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/5

3:18 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$195

FargoSan Francisco

FAR - SFO

FARSFO

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 2/18

7:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$263

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

8:40 am-7:57 pm

1 stop13h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

12:40 am-6:21 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$266

Sioux FallsSan Francisco

FSD - SFO

FSDSFO

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 3/20

6:59 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

12:30 am-10:08 am

1 stop7h 38m

$269

DuluthSan Francisco

DLH - SFO

DLHSFO

Duluth Intl

Fri 2/28

6:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

6:15 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$278

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

7:06 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

2:25 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$279

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

2:53 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

11:11 am-11:13 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to San Francisco. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

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

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minnesota to San Francisco, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Minnesota?

    For a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Flights from Minnesota to San Francisco have been viewed 26 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $97 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $98 and $137, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from Minnesota to San Francisco are Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco, Fargo Hector Field - San Francisco and Duluth Intl - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco consider choosing China Southern (100%), Air China (86%) or Korean Air (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco is generally $698, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $77. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $141 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to San Francisco?

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Minnesota to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 6 airlines flying from Minnesota to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to San Francisco. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$141Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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