How long does a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco take?

Direct flights take on average 4h 08m to travel the 1,585 miles between Minneapolis and San Francisco.

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 4h 16m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 45 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco was £123 for a one-way ticket and £207 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Minneapolis and San Francisco?

Minneapolis and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (28 flights per week), United Airlines (12 flights per week), and Sun Country Air (5 flights per week).

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 06:10 and will be landing in San Francisco at 08:27.

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco jets off at 21:51 and lands at 23:58.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Delta, JetBlue, WestJet, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is July , where tickets cost £251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £311 and £290 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 23% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 136 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, Sun Country Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 20% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Minneapolis to San Francisco were found on Southwest (£207) and Sun Country Air (£208).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure , which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to San Francisco from Minneapolis usually cost between £229 and £365 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £207 on Southwest (14 Nov–17 Nov).

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£208

Typical prices: £231-£348

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Best time • Fewest delays

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.

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July

Cheapest • 8% price drop

June

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Recent return flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

13:45 - 20:15MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

8h 30m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego

10:55 - 19:00SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

£207Southwest

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

15:10 - 17:17MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

4h 07mdirect

18:12 - 23:48SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 36mdirect

£208Sun Country Air

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

11:10 - 18:40MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

9h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

10:55 - 22:25SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

£211Southwest

Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

15:00 - 17:25MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

4h 25mdirect

18:24 - 23:59SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 35mdirect

£215Sun Country Air

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

07:40 - 12:25MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

6h 45m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

23:35 - 09:45SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

£220Southwest

Sun, 20 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

20:25 - 22:55MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

4h 30mdirect

18:24 - 23:59SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 35mdirect

£223Sun Country Air

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

15:20 - 22:20MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

9h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

22:45 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

£225Southwest

Mon, 11 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan

06:35 - 12:45MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

8h 10m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego

06:40 - 17:35SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

£226Southwest

Wed, 20 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan

06:25 - 13:20MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

8h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:10 - 21:05SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

£229Southwest

Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

07:20 - 09:38MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SFO San Francisco

4h 18mdirect

18:18 - 23:54SFO San Francisco-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 36mdirect

£230Sun Country Air

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco departing in November.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco is July, where tickets cost £251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £311 and £290 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco was £123 for a one-way ticket and £207 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Delta, JetBlue, WestJet, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
There are direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air,United Airlines