Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco
The cheapest flights right now
Minneapolis – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 18, 2026
direct
4h 25m Return – Dec 25, 2026
direct
3h 35m $269
today
Minneapolis – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 19, 2026
direct
4h 30m Return – Dec 25, 2026
direct
3h 35m $268
today
Minneapolis – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 18, 2026
direct
4h 36m Return – Dec 25, 2026
direct
3h 35m $280
today
Minneapolis – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 19, 2026
direct
4h 30m Return – Dec 24, 2026
direct
3h 35m $279
today
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Today’s flight suggestion for Minneapolis - San Francisco
Outbound December 18, 2026 · Inbound December 24, 2026
Today’s suggestion
2:45 PM
MSP 5:10 PM
SFO4h 25m
Direct
6:20 PM
SFO 11:55 PM
MSP3h 35m
Direct
From $259
8:25 PM
MSP 10:55 PM
SFO4h 30m
Direct
6:20 PM
SFO 11:55 PM
MSP3h 35m
Direct
From $260
9:00 AM
MSP 11:36 AM
SFO4h 36m
Direct
6:20 PM
SFO 11:55 PM
MSP3h 35m
Direct
From $269
Cheapest flight tickets
$185
Average price of a round trip
$238
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h7
A flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco takes on average 4h7.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is January.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Minneapolis (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average flight ticket price of $140 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, December and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 23 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $227.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Sun Country Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Minneapolis to San Francisco
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $185 to $405
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $238
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Minneapolis, USA
airports :
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Crystal Airport (MIC)
local time :
Minneapolis is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Minneapolis, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 0°C, with a minimum of -2°C and a maximum of 3°C.
The city of Minneapolis has 2 airport(s): Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Crystal
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 23 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Minneapolis and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and you will arrive at Oakland or San Francisco.
How to reach Minneapolis airport from the city centre?
The airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul is located 11 km or Crystal is located 12 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Minneapolis and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 22°C in Minneapolis. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 129 mm in Minneapolis. In summer, it is warmer in Minneapolis and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.
