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Flights from San Francisco to Minneapolis

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) take about 3h 41m (2,551 km). Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $136 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Minneapolis

Carriers on SFO–MSP according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Sun Country Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

San Francisco to Minneapolis fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $136 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $102. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16430 Oct 2026 · Sun Country Airlines—
Nov 2026$1365 Nov 2026 · Sun Country Airlines—
Dec 2026$3581 Dec 2026 · United Airlines$102 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $102 in December 2026, against $136 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Minneapolis, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Minneapolis flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 3h 41m, covering 2,551 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Francisco from Minneapolis by air?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is 2,551 km (1,585 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–MSP route include Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Minneapolis cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–MSP was $136 USD with Sun Country Airlines (nonstop), departing 5 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $102 one-way, against $164 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $102 with one stop against $136 nonstop, a saving of $34. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Minneapolis?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Minneapolis visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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