Minneapolis to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 3 times. The typical round trip was $271 per person and the lowest $242, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $242 |
| Typical (median) | $271 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 3 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from MinneapolisWorth it, if
San Francisco
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $242 per person round trip, the lowest of 12 fares we checked
- La Luna Inn in the Marina: 7.5 from 1,216 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 58–62°F for walking the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
$2,224 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $484 + hotel $1,740, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
$140 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
Frontier · with a stop · 6h 17m
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 6h 17m, the normals show drizzle or rain on three days, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a walking week of food, views and the bay in a jacket; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $271 | F9 | with a stop | 17h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $242 | Frontier | with a stop | 6h 17m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $271 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 17m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
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Questions about Minneapolis to San Francisco
What does a round trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $271 per person, taxes and fees included, across 3 checks; the lowest was $242.
When is the best time to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.