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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Minneapolis flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP8,691
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week268

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

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Minneapolis is P8,691. 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.
3 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Minneapolis.
United, Delta and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Minneapolis.
As of March 2025, there are 134 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Minneapolis is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 11.5 km away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from P8,691.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 46 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around -0°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis.

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

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis is 4 hours 14 minutes.

  • The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). There are 123 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SFO to MSP is the 00:07 Delta service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 23:59 with Sun Country Airlines.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from SFO to Minneapolis.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.

  • Direct flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis are available for booking. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is where you'll be landing.

  • You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis. Get on board with any of these:

  • When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 47 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

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

  • P4,332 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis. Return flights start at P8,691. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from SFO to Minneapolis, book your trip 8 months before the departure date.

  • April is the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from SFO to Minneapolis is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Airports in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis. July is the busiest month for a trip to Minneapolis. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap flights from SFO to Minneapolis sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

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