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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Oakland

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Oakland

Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
Sun Country Air Logo
2:24 pm - 4:27 pmMSP-OAK
4h 03mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
5:27 pm - 10:54 pmOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
$118Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 6
Sun Country Air Logo
8:55 pm - 10:58 pmMSP-OAK
4h 03mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 5:26 amOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
$158Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 3
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4:00 pm - 11:33 pmMSP-OAK
9h 33m1 stop
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5:39 pm - 11:06 pmOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
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2:24 pm - 4:27 pmMSP-OAK
4h 03mnonstop
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6:00 am - 4:24 pmOAK-MSP
8h 24m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:36 pmMSP-OAK
9h 31m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-MSP
7h 29m1 stop
$278Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 11:10 pmMSP-OAK
5h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:45 pmOAK-MSP
7h 15m1 stop
$279Southwest
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Fri, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 20
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pmMSP-OAK
8h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:35 pmOAK-MSP
11h 05m1 stop
$284Southwest
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Fri, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 8
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 11:50 amMSP-OAK
6h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 12:34 amOAK-MSP
5h 39m1 stop
$309Delta
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Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:50 amMSP-OAK
6h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 12:34 amOAK-MSP
5h 39m1 stop
$339Delta
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Thu, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 21
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 1:43 pmMSP-OAK
9h 03m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-MSP
7h 21m1 stop
$434Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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MSP

For a smooth departure, avoid early morning rush hours at MSP. Allow extra time for security, especially if flying without expedited services.

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OAK

For a quick arrival at OAK, consider using Uber or Lyft. Traffic can be heavy, so plan accordingly for your destination.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Oakland flights

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 round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Oakland on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Minneapolis to Oakland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, 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 is July, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $479 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
Flight from Minneapolis to Oakland

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland was $59 for a one-way ticket and $118 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?

    Only Delta offers 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, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Oakland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $348 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $77 or less one-way and $155 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Oakland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland.
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Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland

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Thursday

Sun Country Air

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Oakland to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

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Thursday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I always fly Delta main cabin and pay to upgrade my seat to preferred/extra leg room. However this time even with the buying the upgraded seat I was extremely cramped with very little legroom and unable to move comfortably. For some reason meal service was very early in the flight and my row seemed to have been skipped. Most of my attendant calls were unanswered. I was unable to get extra water, or crackers/snacks to make up for my missed meal. I always carry protein bars in my personal bag, but with no extra legroom I wasn’t able to access from underseat in front of me. I am unable to sleep while flying so I read and count on in flight entertainment. However the passenger in front of me reclined their seat fully preventing me from being able to view the screen or be able to rest my book on tray table to read. One of the first times I’ve been completely disappointed in Delta. I fly internationally 2-3 times a year.

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

Boarded flight, issues with the place and had to get off the plane, wait, and then board a different plane at a different gate. This impacted my short trip negatively. A worker died outside of the plane window and we sat there the entire time while they tried to revive him, unsuccessfully, which was traumatic.

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

When we landed in Minneapolis from Providence, the ground crew was unable to move the jet bridge to meet our plane because the wheels were frozen. We waited patiently on the plane for about 45 minutes while they tried to solve this problem. It was mind boggling that this would not be more quickly resolved, or anticipated, in a place where sever winter weather is the norm. We stressed about meeting our connecting flight to Portland, which we assumed would be our only option for that day. Fortunately, when we finally raced from our gate to the next one, that Sun Country flight had been delayed so we didn't miss it. We decided not to take anything but direct flights from now on, no matter how much cheaper.

No line to check my bag. Reasonable overweight fee. When the connection was late due to weather, the gate agent opened the door and let me on the second flight. The plane waited for my luggage transfer. My bag arrived on time at my final destination:)

I had paid for a seat assignment at the time of reservation but when I checked in the night before it wasn’t there. Had to purchase another seat.

So unprofessional. They changed my connecting flight to a time that made it literally impossible to make the flight with no way to contact them or reject the changes. When I missed the flight as expected, there was no one to be found at their ticketing counter and the phone support put me on hold for an indefinite time. Since they didn't have another flight that day, all sun country air personell had left the airport (this was at 7pm) and my only options were to get a hotel for the night and come back the next afternoon to hopefully get rescheduled or buy a flight with another airline.

I purchased an aisle seat but was put in the middle seat surrounded by families with small sick children (3). That can happen anytime and I was prepared. The ticket agent questioned why I hadn’t paid for my luggage and had to explain that 2 pieces were included with my ticket. I hate that nickel and diming attitude. Please inform your staff better.

I know the airline has been open for 40 years and the flight crew looked just as old. The flight attendants were not friendly and rude. They should think of retiring this crew.

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