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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 Rs65,447. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.Rs30,410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs30,410, select.
San Francisco.Rs30,462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs30,462, select.
San Francisco.Rs31,184 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,184, select.
San Francisco.Rs32,440 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,440, select.
San Francisco.Rs32,563 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,563, select.
San Francisco.Rs32,709 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,709, select.
San Francisco.Rs32,858 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,858, select.
San Francisco.Rs33,033 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs33,033, select.
San Francisco.Rs37,930 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,930, select.
San Francisco.Rs38,794 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 29 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,794, select.
San Francisco.Rs43,600 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 29 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,600, select.
San Francisco.Rs58,002 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs58,002, select.
San Francisco.Rs62,698 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs62,698, select.
San Francisco.Rs62,788 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs62,788, select.
San Francisco.Rs69,146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs69,146, select.
San Francisco.Rs82,035 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,035, 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 August.
May
from Rs38,794
Jun
from Rs31,184
Jul
from Rs30,462
Aug
from Rs30,410
Sep
from Rs32,440
Oct
from Rs32,858
Nov
from Rs33,033
Dec
from Rs69,146
Jan
from Rs58,002
Feb
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Mar
from Rs62,788
Apr
from Rs62,698

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco International

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.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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from Rs30,410
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
from Rs46,515
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San Carlos

33km 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
from Rs32,716
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

72km from central San Francisco
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Santa Rosa

89km from central San Francisco
from Rs63,349
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Minneapolis to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs30,410
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week290

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 Rs58,089. 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 14 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
United, SkyWest Airlines and KLM fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
As of May 2026, there are 290 flights per week flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco International is usually July.
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, 22 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 14 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, Rs30,410 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 Rs58,089. 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 to 22ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. 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

  • You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Fresno to check off its leading sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco

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