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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Minneapolis (OAK-MSP)

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

Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 21
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2:35 pm - 10:00 pmOAK-MSP
5h 25m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:20 amMSP-OAK
5h 40m1 stop
$289Southwest
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Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:58 pmOAK-MSP
13h 58m2 stops
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8:00 am - 5:43 pmMSP-OAK
11h 43m1 stop
$291Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 21
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:55 pmOAK-MSP
7h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:20 amMSP-OAK
5h 40m1 stop
$294Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 14
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:19 amOAK-MSP
21h 24m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:50 amMSP-OAK
5h 50m1 stop
$301Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 21
Southwest Logo
9:20 am - 10:15 pmOAK-MSP
10h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:20 amMSP-OAK
5h 40m1 stop
$306Southwest
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 9:40 pmOAK-MSP
5h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 9:55 amMSP-OAK
6h 10m1 stop
$313Southwest
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 5:00 pmOAK-MSP
8h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 12:05 pmMSP-OAK
8h 20m2 stops
$318Southwest
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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 12:04 amOAK-MSP
7h 15m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 pmMSP-OAK
18h 59m1 stop
$326Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:29 pmOAK-MSP
9h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:48 amMSP-OAK
5h 48m1 stop
$364Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:29 pmOAK-MSP
9h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 4:11 pmMSP-OAK
9h 11m2 stops
$369Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
OAK's compact size eases navigation and saves time.
Use the light rail from MSP for quick city transfers.
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $289 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Overall average: $418
Southwest
Wed 12/17Sun 12/21
OAK - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $105-$214
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Thu 12/11
OAK - MSP • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Minneapolis flights

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

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

For Oakland to Minneapolis, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Minneapolis back to Oakland, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Minneapolis, 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 Oakland to Minneapolis is June, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $474 and $433 respectively.

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

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 $307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Minneapolis, 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 Oakland to Minneapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Minneapolis

 
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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OAK

OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, reducing stress and saving time during departure.

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MSP

Use the light rail from MSP to Minneapolis or Saint Paul for a cost-effective and quick city transfer.

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Gabriel Leigh

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

Ramsey Qubein

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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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 40% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Oakland to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Minneapolis 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 Oakland to Minneapolis

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from Oakland to Minneapolis?

    You’ll experience enhanced convenience in catching the earliest flight from Oakland to Minneapolis if you spend the night before your travel day in a hotel near the airport. Located about 1.5 miles from the airport, Hilton Oakland Airport is a good option that you may consider booking in that case.

  • Are there car rentals at MSP?

    Yes. You can rent an Enterprise car from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 of the airport. The availability of this car rental desk within the airport makes it convenient for travelers who want to rent a car to make their movements within the city more flexible. Other Minneapolis car rentals are located at the car rental center, a short drive from the airport.

  • Which other cities can I visit during my trip to Minneapolis from Oakland?

    When you fly to Minneapolis from Oakland, take this as a chance to visit several other nearby cities. Some cities that should not miss on the list of areas to visit include Golden Valley, Columbia Heights, and Robbinsdale. You can use your rental car to these cities or use a bus.

  • Which airline can I use when flying from Oakland to Minneapolis with my kids?

    Fly conveniently with your young ones from Oakland to Minneapolis using either Delta Airlines or Frontier. Both airlines have spacious seats with extra legroom in their cabins, which guarantees your comfort and that of your kids. Additionally, your kids can enjoy kid-friendly entertainment onboard.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Minneapolis was $143 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Minneapolis?

    Oakland airport is called Oakland and the only airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Minneapolis?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $410 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 $326 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Oakland to Minneapolis.

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

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

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and MSP 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 Oakland to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Oakland 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 Oakland to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $253 or less round-trip.
  • Most flights from Oakland to Minneapolis have Oakland International Airport (OAK) as the main departure airport. Although two other airports in Oakland serve flights to Minneapolis, the ease of accessibility and higher reliability of OAK make it a better option. Since the airport has the highest number of daily Oakland to Minneapolis flights, travelers are sure of getting a flight that is convenient to their schedule.
  • When you are coming to Oakland International Airport from downtown Oakland, you have two major transport options at your disposal. If you want to spend less on your way, public buses are your suitable option. On the contrary, if you are rushing against time and do not mind spending a little bit more, use a taxi to get to the airport.
  • Most travelers coming to Minneapolis from Oakland prefer Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) as the arrival airport. The advantage of arriving at MSP is that you will be a short distance from Minneapolis city center, which is accessible using free airport shuttles. Therefore, coming here helps visitors save on costs.
  • As a hub for Delta Airlines, MSP has some of the world’s best lounge amenities for travelers flying from Oakland to Minneapolis using Delta Airlines. Some of the amenities within the lounge of Delta Airlines at MSP that you will enjoy include restaurants, play areas for your kids, and cozy seats where you can relax before departure.
  • Travelers with reduced mobility can access wheelchair services conveniently at OAK and MSP anytime they fly from Oakland to Minneapolis. At OAK, you can get a wheelchair directly from the ticketing counter or by calling your respective airline once you land at MSP. The airport’s staff is friendly and willing to offer any support that visitors with mobility limitations.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Oakland to Minneapolis

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My only complaint on any flight is meals but your gnocchi was good. The worst is breakfast. I can’t understand why you don’t just serve something simple like yogurt, fruit and a muffin or cinnamon roll.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

It was good. Basic flight. Drinks only. Pay budget. Get budget and I’m good with that. I want to get where I need to go. Not hard to please. Female First Officer is an absolute bonus for me!

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

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!!!!!

I already filled out a survey for this flight. We booked through KAYAK with airfare assist, and airfare assist did not confirm or honor our flight. Therefore, we had to go to a different place with a different travel agency. I tried very hard with airfare assist, They also promoted this on cheapair.com, but it was a bait and switch in both instances.

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