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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Typical prices: $307-$313
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MSP - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$112
Typical prices: $139-$269
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Fri 8/21
MSP - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $223 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $258 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 58m (one-way)
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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

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
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1:07 pm - 11:18 am
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24h 11m
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12:13 pm - 9:35 pm
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31h 22m
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$223Frontier
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
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9:56 pm - 11:18 am
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15h 22m
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12:13 pm - 8:58 am
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18h 45m
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$228Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:56 pm - 11:18 am
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15h 22m
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12:13 pm - 9:58 am
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19h 45m
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$233Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:01 pm - 11:18 am
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23h 17m
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12:13 pm - 12:12 pm
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21h 59m
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$234Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:58 am - 11:18 am
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26h 20m
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12:13 pm - 12:12 pm
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21h 59m
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$236Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:56 pm - 11:18 am
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15h 22m
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12:13 pm - 12:12 pm
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21h 59m
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$239Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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1:07 pm - 11:18 am
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24h 11m
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12:13 pm - 9:01 pm
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6h 48m
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$240Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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10:36 pm - 11:18 am
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14h 42m
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12:13 pm - 7:37 pm
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5h 24m
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$242Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
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2:01 pm - 11:18 am
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23h 17m
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12:13 pm - 9:01 pm
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6h 48m
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$247Frontier
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20
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24h 11m
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12:13 pm - 8:58 am
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18h 45m
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$248Frontier
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland, California departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Oakland, California from Minneapolis usually cost between $222 and $414 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $223 on Frontier (Sep 21-Sep 29).

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 August, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $543 and $477 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to Oakland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $198, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Oakland

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

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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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

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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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$112
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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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?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Oakland was $112 for a one-way ticket and $223 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 Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Oakland?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and Oakland.

  • 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 $434 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 $364 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $174 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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 4233 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
PDX - OAK
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

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

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

Everything went well, but the flight was delayed multiple times. The delays were only minutes, but it was without information on why it was delayed.

Multiple delays, poor communication of information and a 4 hour delay with multiple gate changes ...

No problems with the flight, my issue is with the terminal at SAN airport. I’ve never seen a dirtier, worse equipped terminal. No power plugs worked, but you could of course buy a fuel rod battery from the kiosk (seemingly the only thing that worked).

I missed the flight because the Minneapolis flight was 49 minutes LATE, and the Boise flight LEFT 24 minutes EARLY!

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

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