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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

MSP — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco are usually found in May or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 474
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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