Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 2.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights involving stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been 2. Travelers seeking direct routes should account for their relative scarcity.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco typically takes about 4 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 2553 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 57 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a significantly shorter travel time.

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco are frequently discounted. This route is classified as a 'frequent' deal route, indicating that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare, as deals tend to appear often.

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Minneapolis to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The journey from Minneapolis to San Francisco covers a distance of 2553 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll typically be in the air for a significant duration, often involving connections to reach your destination.

For those seeking cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, fares typically range from $389–$939, with a median of $568. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility or advance planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $190. Following closely, July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $268. Even August presents a relatively lower median fare of $479 compared to the overall typical range, making these months potentially good options for travelers.

Most itineraries on this route are connecting flights, as only 2.8% of recent fares were for non-stop options. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and when connecting, you can expect a median of 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes about 4h 7m, including connections. However, since most itineraries involve connections, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 15h 27m. This highlights the importance of checking connection details when planning your trip.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Regular price: $205 - $396

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 $205 and $396. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $161

Low $205

High $396

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1410. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $190

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,410

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$200

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$161

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$253

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$159

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$161

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$159

$260

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$341 → $180

47%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$336 → $180

46%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$335 → $201

40%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$345 → $213

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent MSP to SFO fares are above the typical level, with 1% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with a median price of $190.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 7m.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes 4h 7m, while connecting flights average 15h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 97.2% of recent MSP to SFO flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines has offered direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco appear frequently, with a current deal at $161.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$175

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$178

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Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,719

$1,462

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From MSP

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Oct 27

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,717

$1,537

Save $180

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From MSP

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Jan 30

San Francisco, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,200

$1,154

Save $46

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,166

$1,142

Save $24

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 14

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,166

$1,151

Save $15

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 12

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,163

$1,154

Save $9

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,166

$1,154

Save $12

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Business Class

From MSP

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,166

$1,154

Save $12

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Business Class

From MSP

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,166

$1,156

Save $10

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

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Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,097

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From MSP

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Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,097

WestJet, +1

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From MSP

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Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,113

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $580. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out sees average prices rise to $991, while booking 0-6 days before departure results in an even higher average price of $952. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $389. The median price for this route has been $568, with prices reaching up to $939 for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for value should look for fares under the $389 threshold.

Historically, May has offered some of the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with a median price of $190. July also presents a more affordable option, with a median price of $268. In contrast, August has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $479, which is still below the annual median of $568 for this route.

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Minneapolis to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Regular price: $205 - $396

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 $205 and $396. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $161

Low $205

High $396

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

May

Cheapest

Flights from $190

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,410

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$200

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$161

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$253

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$159

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$161

$260

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Francisco

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sun Country Airlines

$159

$260

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$341 → $180

47%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$336 → $180

46%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$335 → $201

40%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$345 → $213

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent MSP to SFO fares are above the typical level, with 1% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with a median price of $190.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 7m.

A direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes 4h 7m, while connecting flights average 15h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 97.2% of recent MSP to SFO flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines has offered direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco appear frequently, with a current deal at $161.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$175

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,097

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,097

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,113

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 7m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Oct 27

Jan 30

Dec 17

Dec 14

Dec 12

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Minneapolis to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Minneapolis to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Minneapolis - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 7m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 29

Oct 27

Jan 30

Dec 17

Dec 14

Dec 12

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Minneapolis to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?