Cheap flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip flights$242
Frontier1 stop14 hrThu, Aug 6 — Wed, Aug 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $242
Cheapest one-way flight$121
Frontier1 stop8 hrWed, Aug 5
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $121
Cheapest nonstop flights$329
DeltaNonstop4 hrThu, Aug 13 — Wed, Aug 19
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway$380
Frontier1 stop26 hrSat, Jun 27 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $380
Cheapest business class flights$490
Frontier1 stop23 hrThu, Sep 10 — Wed, Sep 16
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is currently $490
Fastest flight3 hr 29 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis takes 3 hr 29 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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 $329
    Typical price: $265–510
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
    331 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $339
    Typical price: $265–500
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
    348 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
  • Sun Country Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $205–450
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–490
    191 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
  • American
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–560
    151 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $309
    Typical price: $335–710
    48 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSPEvery day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi

Popular airports near Minneapolis

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
    MinneapolisUnited States18 min7 mi
  • Rochester International Airport (RST)
    RochesterUnited States1 hr 30 min83 mi
  • Duluth International Airport (DLH)
    DuluthUnited States2 hr 27 min139 mi
  • La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
    La CrosseUnited States2 hr 25 min124 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 $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $329, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $309, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis starts at $242 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
3 hr 29 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 32 nonstop flights and 331 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 348 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 18 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
  • Southwest offers 191 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
  • American offers 151 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
  • Alaska offers 48 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 $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $329, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis is $309, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 18.
Delta, Sun Country Airlines and United fly direct from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
  • There are 32 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 18 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
Delta, Sun Country Airlines and United fly direct from San Francisco to Minneapolis.
  • There are 32 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 18 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $329 from Thu, Aug 13 to Wed, Aug 19 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 $490 from Thu, Sep 10 to Wed, Sep 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Minneapolis start at $242 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12.
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 $380 from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Minneapolis at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
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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