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Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Minneapolis to San Francisco

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest
Best

MSP - San Francisco

$312

$207

Round trip

September 22 - October 19

MSP - San Francisco

$289

$210

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September 22 - October 20

MSP - San Francisco

$289

$210

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September 22 - October 21

MSP - San Francisco

$289

$214

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October 28 - November 4

MSP - San Francisco

$293

$220

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October 28 - November 11

MSP - San Francisco

$277

$220

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October 20 - November 4

MSP - San Francisco

$265

$220

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October 20 - November 11

MSP - San Francisco

$262

$220

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August 12 - August 26

MSP - San Francisco

$286

$230

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July 17 - July 20

Earliest

MSP - San Francisco

$241

$236

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Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The journey from Minneapolis to San Francisco covers a distance of 2553 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, fares are typically $218–$330, with a median of $259. Current fares are above the typical level, and 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco? The data indicates that September and August are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $218. Following closely, October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $238.
For direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, 46.6% of itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes approximately 7h 42m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Regular price: $247 - $413

Prices for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is typically between $247 and $413. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 4 to August 11.

now $207

Low $247

High $413

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco is August, with a median price of $218. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1220. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $218

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,220

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Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Wed, Jun 17

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Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$574

$401

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Thu, Jun 18

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Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$564

$370

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MSP - San Francisco

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Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$568

$400

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Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

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Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$563

$397

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⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$569

$400

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Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$571

$410

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$564  →  $370

34%

2 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 28

$472  →  $281

40%

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$563  →  $390

31%

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$574  →  $401

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Minneapolis to San Francisco are below the typical level at $207.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or September for the best prices.

Historically, August and September offer the lowest median prices at $218 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 7h 42m.

The median flight duration for Minneapolis to San Francisco is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during cheaper months.

The cheapest months to fly are typically September, August, and October, with median prices around $218-$238.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$207

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART public transit access.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit or car, but Bay Bridge traffic can cause delays).

💸 Flights from ~$230

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, but located approximately 45-60 miles south of San Francisco city center).

💸 Flights from ~$281

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network, ideal for northern and eastern metro areas.

📍 ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, but significant driving distance from the San Francisco peninsula).

💸 Flights from ~$248

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay and Wine Country travelers, with faster processes.

📍 ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, but has limited flight frequencies and fewer destination options).

💸 Flights from ~$290

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for southern coastal travelers, offering a less crowded terminal environment.

📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, but has a very limited route network and significant distance).

💸 Flights from ~$322

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices for the Minneapolis to San Francisco route, with an average price of $235. Prices tend to increase closer to departure, reaching an average of $326 for bookings made 0-6 days out. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaged $378. For the best value, consider securing your flight more than two months before your travel date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco is considered to be $218 or less. The median price for this route has been $259. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $330 or less. By aiming for prices at or below the $218 threshold, you are likely to secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco are September and August, both with a median price of $218. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $238. The annual median price for this route is $259, indicating that these months provide opportunities to find prices below the yearly average.