Flights Minneapolis → San Francisco
As of October 2026, economy flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco have a typical range GBP 278–1007, median GBP 348. Full range across all 236 offers: GBP 181–1807. We found 78% of 236 offers from budget carriers (around GBP 347) and 22% from full-service carriers (around GBP 577).
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Best offers by airline: Minneapolis → San Francisco
Based on 236 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Minneapolis → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Sun Country Air | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| United | Included | GBP 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco cost?
Based on 236 offers · October 2026
Minneapolis to San Francisco flights ranged from GBP 181 to GBP 1807 across 236 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 262 and premium fares around 1725 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 236 offers.
These 236 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 307 and GBP 430
What hidden fees do Minneapolis to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Minneapolis to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 236 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 17 | 7% |
| SY | 11 | 5% |
| AS | 31 | 10% |
| WN | 2 | 1% |
| AA | 45 | 11% |
| DL | 21 | 2% |
| UA | 45 | 8% |
Alaska Airlines: base ~GBP 248 + fees GBP 31 = ~GBP 279 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~GBP 336 + fees GBP 2 = ~GBP 338 total.
Alaska Airlines's GBP 31 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the GBP 88 base difference shrinks to GBP 59 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
9 airlines flew Minneapolis to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 F9|SY | 1 | — | 181 | n/a |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 208 | 11 (5%) |
 Frontier | 5 | 211–257 | 211 | n/a |
 Frontier Airlines | 11 | 181–326 | 234 | 17 (7%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 11 | 221–458 | 279 | 31 (11%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 117 | 284–352 | 338 | 2 (1%) |
 American Airlines | 37 | 347–576 | 347 | 45 (13%) |
 United Airlines | 16 | 375–668 | 577 | 45 (8%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 37 | 556–1807 | 1138 | 21 (2%) |
Where do the best Minneapolis → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Minneapolis to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Minneapolis–San Francisco cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (GBP 455 vs GBP 261 median; overall median GBP 348).
- AA charges 25.9x more in ancillary fees than WN — GBP 45 vs GBP 2 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 1625 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 181. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 236 offers analyzed, Minneapolis to San Francisco flights range from GBP 181 to GBP 1807, with a median price of GBP 348. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 17 to the base fare on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Minneapolis to San Francisco including all fees?
- F9|SY has the lowest median fare on Minneapolis to San Francisco at GBP 181 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Minneapolis–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 181. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Minneapolis to San Francisco routes?
- Minneapolis to San Francisco has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 181 to GBP 1807 across 236 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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