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Cheap Flight Deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco (MSP-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
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MSP-SFO
4h 08mdirect
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3h 44mdirect
Air France
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4h 08mdirect
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3h 37mdirect
Sun Country Air
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4h 04mdirect
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Delta Logo
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4h 17mdirect
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4h 32mdirect
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4h 32mdirect
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4h 07mdirect
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Air New Zealand Logo
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4h 32mdirect
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4h 07mdirect
Air New Zealand
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MSP-SFO
4h 32mdirect
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4h 07mdirect
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3h 38mdirect
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Air China Logo
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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Sun Country Air

Sun Country's Best seats offer 34 inches of legroom and preferred boarding (Zone 2).


Sun Country's Best Value bundle includes priority check-in, boarding, and no change fee charge.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus provides up to three inches extra legroom over Main Cabin seats.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Airports
MSP

For early morning departures, allow extra time for security at MSP, as it’s considered rush hour. Both north and south checkpoints in Terminal 1 can be busy.

Read more about MSPby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

For a quick ride to San Francisco, take BART from SFO. The station is in the International Terminal, a short walk from T1 and T3.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Sun Country Air

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is August, where tickets cost C$ 345 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 483 and C$ 449 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,718 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.

When to book flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

  • What are my transportation options once I arrive at San Francisco Airport?

    There are four bus lines (KX, 292, 397, and 398) stopping both at the International Terminal and outside Terminals 2 and 3 before heading to the city center. The BART Rapid Rail service also stops at SFO in the G boarding area of the International Terminal, so hop on the northbound direction to Pittsburg/Bay Point in case you want to go to downtown San Fran. Otherwise, travelers can opt for a taxi ride, an app-based ride service, or rent a car from the airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    There are different airlines offering daily flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with Delta, Sun Country, and United offering non-stop flights between the two. Delta and United flights operate from Terminal 1 at MSP, while Sun Country can be found in Terminal 2.

  • Which airline should I choose?

    While flight prices are relatively similar between Delta Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, the former offers a greater number of daily flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco than the latter, which means more flexibility when choosing your travel times. You should also know that United flights between these two cities are operated by SkyWest.

  • Are there hotels available onsite at San Francisco Airport?

    There are dozens of hotels around SFO, and they all have free shuttle buses that pick up arriving passengers from the Hotel Courtesy Shuttle areas, which are located in the middle of the Departures Level roadway, in all four terminals. Travelers may contact their hotels through the phone booths at the Shuttle Kiosks (different hotels have different codes) and arrange their pickup service upon arrival.

  • How convenient is it to land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) late in the night?

    If you arrive at SFO late at night, there are a coup of decent sleep spots inside Terminals 2 and 3. Additionally, you have the option of connecting to a nearby hotel like San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, which is not only closer to the airport but also offers 24-hour operational free airport shuttles.

  • How can travelers landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) get to a rental car center?

    If you want to drive yourself from SFO to your accommodation or San Fracisco city center, you can rent a car from the rental car center located within the airport. This center is on the fourth floor and houses, among other companies, Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Apart from serving as the gateway to San Francisco, SFO serves a number of other cities, including Palo Alto, San Jose, and Mountain View. You can conveniently connect from SFO to these and other nearby cities using rental cars.

  • What special access services are available on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Travelers with reduced mobility have nothing to worry about when booking flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco. All airlines at MSP have their staff deployed to different locations to offer cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services to persons with reduced mobility.

  • Which airlines are suitable for those traveling with kids from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    If you are traveling with your kid(s), American Airlines tops the list of airlines to consider booking. The airline provides priority boarding to travelers with young ones in addition to having spacious seats with extra legroom in all its cabins.

  • How can I catch up with the earliest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Spending the night in one of the hotels near MSP enhances your convenience in accessing the airport to catch up with the earliest flight to San Francisco. For instance, if you stay at Hampton Inn Suites Minneapolis St Paul Arpt-Mall of America, you will not only be near the airport but will also enjoy free airport shuttle services.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) offers several different entertaining options for its departing passengers in both Terminal 1 and 2. If you want to kill time before a flight, head to the different restaurants such as A&W or Angel Food Bakery, roam around the many clothing shops, or even grab a book at Authors. For those who want to relax before a flight, there is a quiet seating area at Terminal 1, on the mezzanine level overlooking the airport mall.
  • If you arrive early to MSP and want to keep the kids busy, there are three Children’s Play Areas, all open 24 hours. Two of them are in Terminal 1 (one at Concourse C, near Gate C12, and another one near Door 6), and the other one can be found in Terminal 2, just across from gate H6 in Concourse H.
  • Go around San Francisco Airport (SFO) with the AirTrain, the free, automated shuttle which carries passengers between all four terminals (as well as to their garages) every few minutes.
  • You can get a first taste of the San Francisco and Bay Area cuisine upon arrival at SFO, as most of the eateries there are branches of local restaurants, bars, and cafés – this includes Farmerbrown, located in Terminal 1’s Boarding Area C.
  • SFO also offers many cultural options, such as the Aviation Museum and Library (in the International Terminal’s main hall), the Christian Science Reading Room (Terminal 1), the Berman Reflection Room (International Terminal), and the Yoga Rooms (Terminals 2 and 3), where you can relax and meditate both before and after a flight.
  • Flights from Minneapolis have Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) as the only departure airport, while San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK) are the arrival airport options. It is easier to connect to the city center as well as other parts of San Francisco from SFO than OAK or SJC, thanks to the availability of several transport options onsite. However, you enjoy more convenience at SJC and OAK because of the shorter queues at baggage claim areas and security checkpoints.
  • City Buses (Route 54) operated by Metro Transit provide affordable and reliable transport services when connecting to Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) from downtown Minneapolis, taking about 25 minutes. Apart from this, you can also opt to use a taxi, which is faster than a bus, taking less than 15 minutes to arrive at the airport.
  • With San Francisco International Airport serving as a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, booking any of these airlines allows you to enjoy world-class lounge amenities after landing. The frequency of daily flights by these airlines arriving at SFO from MSP is also higher than other carriers. Therefore, you can reliably get a flight that is convenient to your schedule.
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Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco

Monday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Asiana Airlines, +8 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Tuesday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Asiana Airlines, +8 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

Air China,Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air China,Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Asiana Airlines, +8 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Friday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Asiana Airlines, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Saturday

Air China,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air China,Air France, +10 more

Sunday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Asiana Airlines, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Air France,Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

Air France,Air New Zealand,China Southern, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

Air China,Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air China,Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Air France,Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air France,Air New Zealand,China Southern, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Saturday

Air France,Air New Zealand,China Eastern, +7 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air France,Air New Zealand,Delta, +8 more

Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

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