How many flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.6% of flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis have been non-stop. The majority of flights on this route typically include at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of the lower percentage of non-stop options available.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis has a median duration of 3 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of 2553 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey, especially if considering flights with layovers.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis is advisable. Historically, this route has been classified as one where deals are frequent. This suggests that prices tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for lower fares arise regularly. An alert can help travelers capture a good price when it becomes available across the trailing 30 days.

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San Francisco to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis typically range from $348–$693, with a median of $490. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with only 9% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis? You'll find the most affordable fares in March, with a median price of $150. Other budget-friendly options include November, with a median of $238, and December, where the median fare is $299.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Minneapolis takes about 13h 20m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 18.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis, with connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers.

The distance between San Francisco and Minneapolis is 2553 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, especially when considering connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Regular price: $207 - $337

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

The regular price range for this route is $207 to $337. The current lowest deal is $207, offered by Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 21.

now $207

Low $207

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MSP is March, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $600. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $150

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $600

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$499

$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$662

$367

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$677

$381

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

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SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$658

$394

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$278

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$279

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$677 → $381

44%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$662 → $367

45%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$658 → $394

40%

1 night

Aug 7 - Aug 8

$499 → $262

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis

San Francisco - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Minneapolis are above the typical level, with a median price of $490.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 20m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis typically average 13h 20m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 81.4% of all flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis, with 1 deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities area.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International (RST) is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$343

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, booking flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis 60 or more days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $442. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $693. Even booking 7-13 days prior to travel shows an average price of $496. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers the best value across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis has typically been around $348. The median price for this route during that period was $490. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $693 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly option should target fares at or below the $348 threshold.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis, with a median price of $150. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $238, and December, with a median of $299. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $490 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trips.

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San Francisco to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Regular price: $207 - $337

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

The regular price range for this route is $207 to $337. The current lowest deal is $207, offered by Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 21.

now $207

Low $207

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MSP is March, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $600. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $150

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $600

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$499

$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$662

$367

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$677

$381

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$658

$394

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$278

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Minneapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$279

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$677 → $381

44%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$662 → $367

45%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$658 → $394

40%

1 night

Aug 7 - Aug 8

$499 → $262

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis