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Cheapest one-way

US$ 91
Frontier Airlines Wed, Nov 4

63% below next 30d avg. (US$246)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 182
Frontier Airlines Wed, Oct 28

57% below next 30d avg. (US$424)

Fastest flight

4h 7m7m faster than avg. (4h 14m)

Recommended airlines

When to fly

NovemberCheapest month
JulyPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of US$91 , travelers can expect an average price of US$246 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$182 . Flights typically take around 4h 14m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 4h 7m minutes. There are 42 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) . Flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (MSP-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$91 and round-trip from US$182. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco operate an average of 19 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 44.4% on-time departure rate and a 82.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco are United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Minneapolis to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Minneapolis to San Francisco, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is April, with an average price of US$191; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to US$398.

US$398
US$295
US$191
US$88
    Cheapest
  • US$362
    Sep
  • US$279
    Oct
  • US$398
    Nov
  • US$220
    Dec
  • US$212
    Jan
  • US$223
    Feb
  • US$346
    Mar
  • US$191
    Apr
  • US$230
    May
  • US$232
    Jun
  • US$325
    Jul
  • US$275
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco (MSP-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$91 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MSP to SFO on Wed, Nov 4), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$182 departing on Wed, Oct 28 and returning on Sat, Oct 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Sun Country Airlines United Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 14 minutes to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 42 flight per week flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL2078 (08:59)
  • To find best deals on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Nov 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$91.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sun Country Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco on September 29, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$102.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (MSP-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Minneapolis is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Minneapolis to San Francisco is US$246. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Minneapolis to San Francisco is US$424. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Minneapolis and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Sun Country Airlines and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with fares starting at US$141.

US$12
US$141
US$271
US$400
US$529
Frontier Airlines
US$141
Frontier Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
US$205
Sun Country Airlines
Alaska Airlines
US$236
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
US$322
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$451
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$529
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Total flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with 34 flights per week.

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34
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34
Delta Air Lines
WestJet
33
WestJet
Air France
14
Air France
United Airlines
12
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
12
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
12
Virgin Australia

How many flights fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Minneapolis to San Francisco within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

128
99
70
41
Highest
93
Mon
70
Tue
86
Wed
91
Thu
128
Fri
90
Sat
111
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.