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$132 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $563-$306
Frontier
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MSP - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$559
Typical prices: $619-$449
Delta
Thu 7/9Sun 7/12
MSP - SMF • Non-stop
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For early flights, allow extra time at MSP security.
SMF offers convenient rideshare pickups at Terminal A.
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento (MSP-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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1:07 pm - 7:03 pm
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1:29 pm - 9:01 pm
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5h 32m
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$317Frontier
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
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Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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$330Frontier
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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$332Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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$335Frontier
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
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$350Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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$353Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jul 3
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$355Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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$359Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 1
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento departing in October.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Minneapolis, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento is January, where tickets cost $404 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $634 and $619 respectively.

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

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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento

 
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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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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

  • Where can I eat at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Airport (MSP) and the Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Whether you're heading out of town or arriving, you can take advantage of the airport restaurants. At the Minneapolis Airport, there is a bakery where you can buy some treats, a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, a Chick-fil-A, a Qdoba, and a Panda Express. The Sacramento International Airport also has a variety of restaurants in the terminals. There is a casual tavern, a burger joint, and a coffee/tea house.

  • Is it easy to get around the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)?

    The Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has two terminals, four runways, and 131 gates. It is a very large and busy airport that is hard to walk around. To make it easier for passengers to get from one side of the airport to another, the airport has an automated people mover system that provides transportation between airport terminals.

  • How do I get to my hotel in Sacramento from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Are you staying in downtown Sacramento? The Sacramento Regional Transit offers a nonstop bus ride to downtown Sacramento. If you're staying in outlining communities or traveling to popular destinations like UC Davis or historic Winters town, the Yolobus will get you there. Both buses pick up passengers at the airport's ground transportation area.

  • Is there a place at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) where I can withdraw money for my trip?

    There is a branch of the Wings Financial Credit Union in Terminal 1. Here you can do personal banking including check cashing or withdrawing funds. You'll also have access to ATM machines at the airport. They are located in Terminal 1 near the Airport Mall and in Terminal 2 by the skyway.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Sacramento was $132 for a one-way ticket and $317 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Sacramento flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Minneapolis and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Sacramento are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $620 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $442 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis and SMF 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 Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $539 or less round-trip.
  • There are a few nonstop flights from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). A number of flights, however, require a plane change at least once or twice. Depending on the airline, you could have a layover in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, or Seattle.
  • If you have an early morning flight or are driving in from another city to catch a flight from Minneapolis, you might want to stay the night at the airport. The InterContinental Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport Hotel is easily accessed from Terminal 1. Along with a place to stay, the hotel has a couple of restaurants and a fitness center.
  • You can rent a car from one of the agencies at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). There is a Hertz, Enterprise, and a Dollar rental office onsite. There is a rental car terminal close to the airport. You can take a shuttle to the terminal to pick up your rental car.
  • You can get dropped off at the Minneapolis Airport (MSP) or you can drive yourself there. Passenger dropoff is allowed outside of each terminal, however, parking or long waits are not permitted. If you choose to drive yourself, there are a couple of low-cost parking options. This includes the Quick Ride Ramp off of Post Road and the Value Parking Lot at Terminal 2.
  • At the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you can enjoy the work of local artists. There are art displays all around Terminal A and near the baggage claim, parking garage, and ticket counters.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Sacramento?

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

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Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl

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Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Sunday

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Sacramento Intl to Minneapolis St Paul

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Sacramento

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12400 reviews
7.0Food
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7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

4.0 OkayBryan, May 2026
SBP - SAN
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The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

On this flight there wer only 25 people on board. So no one in 5 rows ahead of me and noone in 7 rows behind me. So very chill.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

It departed an hour and a half late because the crew got in late the previous night due to weather related problems. So we got into LA later than anticipated and traffic was much worse.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to cancel this trip due to medical reasons. I took out flight insurance but I was unable to cancel my reservation on either Kayak or Alaska. I need proof that I did not take this flight to get my refund. I have tried for a week and a half together that information from either Kayak or Alaska but so far I have gotten no response. I am very disappointed!

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

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..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

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.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

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.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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