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Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to Oakland from $58

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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland (MSP-OAK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:17 pm - 11:12 amMSP-OAK
14h 55m1 stop
5:30 am - 6:15 pmOAK-MSP
10h 45m1 stop
$106Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
8:59 pm - 10:58 pmMSP-OAK
3h 59mnonstop
11:59 pm - 5:33 amOAK-MSP
3h 34mnonstop
$116Sun Country Air
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
11:07 pm - 11:12 amMSP-OAK
14h 05m1 stop
11:32 pm - 3:50 pmOAK-MSP
14h 18m1 stop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
11:07 pm - 11:12 amMSP-OAK
14h 05m1 stop
5:30 am - 9:27 pmOAK-MSP
13h 57m1 stop
$132Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
8:55 pm - 10:54 pmMSP-OAK
3h 59mnonstop
11:59 pm - 5:35 amOAK-MSP
3h 36mnonstop
$136Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
8:15 pm - 11:54 pmMSP-OAK
5h 39m1 stop
5:15 pm - 12:26 amOAK-MSP
5h 11m1 stop
$258Delta
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Wed, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 15
3:54 pm - 11:54 pmMSP-OAK
10h 00m2 stops
5:50 am - 2:41 pmOAK-MSP
6h 51m1 stop
$263Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 7
2:30 pm - 11:59 pmMSP-OAK
11h 29m1 stop
2:40 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-MSP
7h 19m1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 11
5:20 pm - 11:52 pmMSP-OAK
8h 32m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:40 pmOAK-MSP
14h 40m2 stops
$353Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 16
10:06 am - 7:42 pmMSP-OAK
11h 36m3 stops
10:40 am - 11:43 pmOAK-MSP
11h 03m2 stops
$2,859American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11

Flights from Minneapolis to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Minneapolis to Oakland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Oakland back to Minneapolis, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California, 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 Oakland, California is September, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $612 and $507 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Sun Country Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $58. KAYAK users also found Minneapolis to Oakland round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $106 and on Sun Country Air from $116.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Minneapolis and Oakland, California?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, California.
There is just one airline that flies from Minneapolis to Oakland, California direct and that is Sun Country Air. The best one-way deal found from Sun Country Air for the route is $121.

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and Oakland, California per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Minneapolis and lands in Oakland, California, with an average flight time of 3h 59m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and Oakland, California?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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.

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Oakland from Minneapolis is typically 4h 03m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,574 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to Oakland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 2:27 pm and will be landing in Oakland, California at 4:34 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to Oakland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California jets off at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

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Low season

June

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 52% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to Oakland

  • Can passengers with limited mobility have access to accessibility services at MSP?

    MSP provides customers with limited mobility with accessible services, including wheelchairs and other support. On request, people with limited mobility can use a wheelchair. You must advise the airline of your demands and the best way for them to help you before the scheduled departure date. Your travel will be made more straightforward due to the airline's negotiations to grant you entry to the airport.

  • Can I park my car at MSP when flying out?

    MSP offers a variety of parking options for the convenience of its travelers. In the parking area on the third floor, travelers flying out of MSP can leave their vehicles. Long-term parking is permitted in the MSP Value parking. Additionally, there is daily or brief parking available at the Humphrey terminal. Make sure you have a credit or debit card because the airport kiosk does not accept cash payments.

  • Can I sleep at Oakland International Airport?

    The airport does not give passengers who intend to stay the night or during layovers specific sleeping areas. However, regardless of which airlines you are traveling with to Oakland, you can use OAK's lounges to unwind before continuing to your destination. The Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel is located 1.5 miles from the airport and is also reachable by cab from the airport. They provide high-quality amenities and services, like an indoor pool.

  • What services can kids have access to while at OAK airport?

    Oakland International Airport is kid-friendly. The airport features a designated interactive play area that kids flying through the airport can take advantage of before flying out or after landing. This facility is located in Terminal 2 of the airport and is equipped with toys.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California was $58 for a one-way ticket and $106 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Minneapolis and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to Oakland?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to Oakland?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Oakland?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Oakland on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, Delta or Sun Country Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland are Delta and Sun Country Air. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Sun Country Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $173 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to Oakland?

    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 Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland 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 Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Oakland 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MSP to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $76 or less one-way and $131 or less round-trip.
  • If you are taking a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, you must be at the airport at least 2h before takeoff to ensure you have enough time to check in, go through all the security checks, acquire your boarding pass, and travel to your gate in plenty of time.
  • Top-notch eateries and cafés may be found in terminals 1 and 2 of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) if you want to acquire something to eat or drink before boarding a flight to Oakland.
  • Not all Minneapolis to Oakland flights have the same in-flight amenities. Confirm with your airline, or just check on the specific ticket package you intend to purchase if you want a particular service. Delta Airlines, for instance, provides food and beverages for passengers.
  • Make your way to the Escape lounge when you arrive at Oakland International Airport (OAK), and you would like to freshen up and grab a drink before you can finally obtain a taxi, shuttle, or cab to your destination. The showers in the lounge are excellent.
  • If you wish to take advantage of the lounge's amenities at Oakland International Airport, think about flying with Delta Airlines. These airlines provide unmatched, welcoming lounges with features like comfortable chairs, cafes with delicious food and drinks, restrooms, and workspaces.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Minneapolis to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland

Monday

Sun Country Air

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Wednesday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Thursday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Friday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Sunday

Sun Country Air

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Nonstop returns

Oakland to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Wednesday

Sun Country Air

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Thursday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Friday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Sunday

Sun Country Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Oakland

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

6.0 GoodShannon, Apr 2024MSP - GEG
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Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

MSP to Atlanta was much better than Atlanta to St. Kitts. Paid $180 each for myself and wife for Delta comfort from Atlanta to St. Kitts. Seats were more narrow and obviously old and worn out. Tailbone is killing me. Seat would not recline. Seats behind reclined and we were not an exit row or in front of an exit row. Entertainment did not work in that the movie jumped forward and back and there was no audio. The plug in the arm rest was loose. Flight attendant tried “resetting” the video for my seat but no good. She never checked back. Someone else near me had the same issue. Touch screen was unresponsive. No where near as comfortable as MSP to Atlanta flight. 3 plus hrs. flight time without the basic amenities and not even remotely close to comfortable but paid for Comfort plus. I will be very disappointed if I have the same on my return “Comfort Plus” flight St. Kitts to Atlanta. At the very least my wife and I should be refunded for round trip “Comfort Plus” charges. Please feel free to contact me directly for more details.

The seats are too hard for long flights but otherwise- the process was smooth, the staff attentive, and there was to keep you occupied during the journey if needed.

Flight was on time and in fact arrived early. Seating was as comfortable as you can get in coach. Adequate leg room. Good entertainment system and offerings. Food was good. Flight staff was very good and accommodating.

Could not hear any of the announcements. The speakers seemed out of service. I wish the entertainment system would allow me to watch on my own iPad than the airplane ‘s old display.

One of the best crews and best flights I’ve ever had! Really great experience

Friendly boarding crew. Better could have been a bit more substantial food for this 3 plus hour flight.

Just a perfect flight. Fast, everyone was nice, and the flight attendants were very attentive.

Pros: "Delta is great and made everything easy and comfortable. Loved having the middle seat open. Flight attendants did a wonderful job! This is a great nonstop flight!"
Cons: "Do not like the high baggage fees!"
Cons: "Air flow from air above seats was blowing out hot air. My seat kept reclining so I got yelled at and I didn’t do it on purpose. Long wait on ground before takeoff."

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

They were flexible and let my daughter and I sit in the back of the plane.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

Broke one of our suitcases, one of my passengers was differently abled and did not receive any assistance. Plane seats are very uncomfortable.

Friendliest pros in the biz! Affordable tickets so my nonprofit can afford to fly to LA to pack thousands of meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity

Why did I get texts and notifications with incorrect information that the flight was delayed 45 minutes?

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

We booked a direct flight. Spirit changed the flight to have a 9 hour overnight layover. Not pleased.

The staff at the counter were very rude and unprofessional

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/26Sun
nonstopSun Country Air
3h 59mMSP-OAK
$58
5/23Thu
nonstopSun Country Air
3h 59mMSP-OAK
$59
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 58mMSP-OAK
$65
5/27Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 05mMSP-OAK
$66
6/6Thu
1 stop
16h 16mMSP-OAK
$89
9/10Tue
1 stop
11h 35mMSP-OAK
$122
9/12Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 32mMSP-OAK
$134
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 53mMSP-OAK
$214
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
5h 37mMSP-OAK
$258
9/7Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
9h 52mMSP-OAK
$292

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 08mMSP-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 22mOAK-MSP
$177
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 43mMSP-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 22mOAK-MSP
$213
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 43mMSP-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 29mOAK-MSP
$231
5/7Tue
multi-stop
7h 29mMSP-OAK
5/8Wed
multi-stop
8h 21mOAK-MSP
$277
5/7Tue
multi-stop
11h 31mMSP-OAK
5/7Tue
multi-stop
15h 43mOAK-MSP
$284
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 36mMSP-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 46mOAK-MSP
$473
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 36mMSP-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 46mOAK-MSP
$483
5/7Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 20mMSP-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 04mOAK-MSP
$721
5/7Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 40mMSP-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 04mOAK-MSP
$726
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 52mMSP-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 58mOAK-MSP
$2,573

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Minneapolis - Oakland Flights

Departure:

Minneapolis (MSP)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Return flight deals:

Oakland - Minneapolis

Cabin classes:

$86