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San Francisco.$281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
San Francisco.$288 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
San Francisco.$288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
San Francisco.$288 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
San Francisco.$293 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
San Francisco.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
San Francisco.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
San Francisco.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from $337
Sep
from $288
Oct
from $281
Nov
from $288
Dec
from $449
Jan
from $399
Feb
from $413
Mar
from $416
Apr
from $399
May
from $831
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from $399
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Direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International

Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Minneapolis to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$281
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week145

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International is $281. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International.
Delta, United and KLM fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International.
As of August 2025, there are 145 flights per week flying from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • San Francisco is two hours behind Minneapolis and observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 62 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 21:58.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSP to SFO flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • With direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to San Francisco (and then other parts of United States) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to SFO flights, with 79.31% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MSP and SFO include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Right now, $138 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $281. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from MSP to SFO, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

  • 77.37% of flights that depart Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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