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$79+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Tue 12/3
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The best prices from Saint Paul to San Francisco are usually found in May or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/112:47 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 12/1511:50 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$138
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:45 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/95:50 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/22:34 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/198:55 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Sat 12/286:00 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/21$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:08 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/38:00 amSFO - MSP
1 stop13h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/244:50 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2812:59 amSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/112:30 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1712:09 pmSFO - MSP
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$307
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:00 amMSP - SFO
3 stops18h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/119:55 amSFO - MSP
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$321

Find flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/11

2:47 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

11:50 am-5:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$138

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/5

9:45 pm-8:48 am

1 stop13h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

5:50 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$139

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/13

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 1/2

2:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$144

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/22

2:53 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

11:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops8h 12m

$250

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/19

8:55 am-11:14 am

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 12/28

6:00 am-11:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$269

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/24

4:50 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 12/29

12:59 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 37m

$279

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/21

10:43 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

4:18 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$293

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/28

11:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

5:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$314

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/23

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$79

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$80

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Saint Paul to San Francisco 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 SA1 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 November 21, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Saint Paul to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SA1 to SFO 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 (9 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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Saint Paul to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Sun Country Air, Frontier 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
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Saint Paul; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Saint Paul. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this Saint Paul to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Saint Paul to San Francisco 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 Saint Paul to San Francisco one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $135, respectively.

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

    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 Saint Paul to San Francisco on time: WestJet (96%), Korean Air (96%), Virgin Atlantic (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Saint Paul to San Francisco is $100. On average you can expect to pay $686. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $118.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Saint Paul to San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from Saint Paul to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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