Cheap flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $86
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Tue, May 19
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights $319
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $319
Last-minute weekend getaway $400
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $400
Cheapest business class flights $458
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $458
Fastest flight 3 hr 31 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis takes 3 hr 31 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–300
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–420

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Minneapolis

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $319
    Typical price: $265–495
    26 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
    327 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $319
    Typical price: $265–485
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
    382 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
  • Sun Country Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $175–420
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSP Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • American
    from $359
    Typical price: $285–530
    184 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
  • Southwest
    from $339
    Typical price: $285–480
    176 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSP Every day
  • Alaska
    from $339
    Typical price: $330–680
    32 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSP Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Minneapolis

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
    Minneapolis United States 18 min 7 mi
  • Rochester International Airport (RST)
    Rochester United States 1 hr 31 min 83 mi
  • Duluth International Airport (DLH)
    Duluth United States 2 hr 28 min 139 mi
  • La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
    La Crosse United States 2 hr 26 min 124 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $319, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $319, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Tue, May 19.
3 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
Peak travel is summer (May–Sep), when the weather's warm. Grand Old Days (St. Paul, Jun) is a street festival with a parade, live music and food stands. Aquatennial (Jul), an annual celebration of the city's lakes and rivers, includes family-friendly events and a fireworks display. Winter (Dec–Feb) is frequently snowy. Overnight temperatures fall well below freezing. The City of Lakes Loppet (Feb) is an urban cross-country skiing festival, with races and participation.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 26 nonstop flights and 327 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 13 nonstop flights and 382 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Minneapolis are:
  • Sun Country Airlines offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • American offers 184 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • Southwest offers 176 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • Alaska offers 32 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Minneapolis.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $319, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $319, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
Delta, United and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
  • There are 26 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 United direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Minneapolis at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3.
Delta, United and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
  • There are 26 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 United direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Minneapolis start at $319 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Minneapolis start at $458 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Minneapolis start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Minneapolis, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Minneapolis starts at $400 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Minneapolis at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Minneapolis, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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