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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

Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
Sun Country Air Logo
5:27 pm - 10:54 pmOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
2:36 pm - 4:39 pmMSP-OAK
4h 03mnonstop
$118Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 17
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 5:26 amOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
3:12 pm - 5:15 pmMSP-OAK
4h 03mnonstop
$138Sun Country Air
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 5
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5:39 pm - 11:06 pmOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
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11:00 am - 11:33 pmMSP-OAK
14h 33m1 stop
Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 20
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6:15 pm - 11:42 pmOAK-MSP
3h 27mnonstop
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9:18 pm - 11:33 pmMSP-OAK
28h 15m1 stop
Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-MSP
7h 21m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:36 pmMSP-OAK
9h 31m1 stop
$279Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 23
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 11:10 pmOAK-MSP
5h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 12:15 pmMSP-OAK
7h 40m2 stops
$284Southwest
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Mon, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 10
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 12:34 amOAK-MSP
5h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 11:55 pmMSP-OAK
5h 35m1 stop
$289Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-MSP
26h 46m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:59 pmMSP-OAK
9h 09m1 stop
$297Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 7:49 amOAK-MSP
12h 54m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:50 pm - 11:50 pmMSP-OAK
13h 00m2 stops
$299Delta
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Sun, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 17
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:35 pmOAK-MSP
11h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 7:45 pmMSP-OAK
11h 40m2 stops
$305Southwest
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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's compact size makes it easy to navigate, reducing stress and saving time during departure.

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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

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Gabriel Leigh

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

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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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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 Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Minneapolis back to Oakland, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, 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 July, where tickets cost $199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $477 and $474 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 44% lower on average.
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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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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 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 $59 for a one-way ticket and $118 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Minneapolis flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • 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.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Minneapolis are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $325 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $441 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $116 or less one-way and $118 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Oakland to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Oakland to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Oakland Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Oakland to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Sun Country Air

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Thursday

Sun Country Air

Sun Country Air

Sunday

Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Oakland

Monday

Sun Country Air

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Thursday

Sun Country Air

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Minneapolis. 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 Oakland to Minneapolis? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

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!

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

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

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.

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

Delta is better for short flights and very low need for customer service. Avoid for longer flights

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

Everything was good except when we're on a 6 hour flight at dinner time and all they offer as part of the fare are little bags of junk food, it's disappointing. Bring back food service without an added price.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

I love my flight attendant Faith, always smiles always helpful. She makes the flight experience wonderful thank you

My return flights were changed by the airline and my preferred seat selection with extra legroom was not transferred to the new flights

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Nothing unusual. It was fine. I hate having to pay extra for my seat.

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!!!!!

The flight there was frustrating but the flight home was very good.

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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