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      Flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $269. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Francisco.$254 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
      San Francisco.$269 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
      San Francisco.$295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
      San Francisco.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
      San Francisco.$317 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.
      San Francisco.$344 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
      San Francisco.$360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
      San Francisco.$367 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
      San Francisco.$398 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.
      San Francisco.$438 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
      San Francisco.$442 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
      San Francisco.$442 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis 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 to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      Sep
      from $269
      Oct
      from $254
      Nov
      from $317
      Dec
      from $360
      Jan
      from $469
      Feb
      from $438
      Mar
      from $469
      Apr
      from $469
      May
      from $470
      Jun
      from $473
      Jul
      from $831

      Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International

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      Minneapolis to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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

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      18km from central San Francisco
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      Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      19km from central San Francisco
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      Concord

      40km from central San Francisco
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      San Jose International

      63km from central San Francisco
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      San Jose Reid-Hillview

      72km from central San Francisco
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      Santa Rosa

      88km from central San Francisco
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      Minneapolis to San Francisco: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$254
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 18 mins
      Most popular airlineWestJet
      Average flights per week163

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco International is $254. 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 18 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
      WestJet, Delta and KLM fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
      As of August 2026, there are 163 flights per week flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 18 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.

      Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know

      • Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your departure options from here when searching for your flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

      • 4 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport flight.

      • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Minneapolis. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.

      • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. There are 41 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 9:45pm. Go for the first MSP to SFO departure with Sun Country Airlines at 6am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

      • Your flight from Minneapolis to SFO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • Getting on a plane during a peak time like March? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      Airports in Minneapolis

      Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

      • You can jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

      • Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport departing MSP include:

      • Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MSP to SFO.

      • Among carriers on this route, United is the most consistent for on-time landings.

      • MSP is about 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.

      • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

      • 77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

      • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

      About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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

      • Central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

      • Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • Right now, $113 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $254. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Minneapolis to SFO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

      • Affordable Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

      • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Minneapolis to SFO.

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

      The best time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • May is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Visit San Francisco in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

      • Before locking in your Minneapolis to SFO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

      • January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      More about San Francisco

      Explore more of the United States

      • San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a visit to Fresno will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

      • Around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.

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