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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis (SMF-MSP)

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

Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 16
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12:01 pm - 11:27 pmSMF-MSP
9h 26m1 stop
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7:36 am - 6:27 pmMSP-SMF
12h 51m1 stop
Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
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7:26 pm - 11:59 pmSMF-MSP
26h 33m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 6:27 pmMSP-SMF
28h 27m1 stop
Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
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12:11 pm - 12:25 amSMF-MSP
10h 14m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:16 amMSP-SMF
7h 16m1 stop
$270Frontier
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
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12:28 pm - 5:16 amSMF-MSP
14h 48m1 stop
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9:54 pm - 11:08 amMSP-SMF
15h 14m1 stop
$297Delta
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
12:11 pm - 12:34 amSMF-MSP
10h 23m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:26 amMSP-SMF
7h 26m1 stop
$300Frontier
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 11:10 pmSMF-MSP
8h 10m2 stops
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9:00 am - 6:20 pmMSP-SMF
11h 20m2 stops
$322Southwest
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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
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4:15 pm - 11:59 pmSMF-MSP
5h 44m1 stop
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1:47 pm - 7:41 pmMSP-SMF
7h 54m2 stops
$334United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 11:10 pmSMF-MSP
8h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 1:40 pmMSP-SMF
10h 00m2 stops
$342Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:16 amSMF-MSP
21h 16m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 8:31 pmMSP-SMF
3h 51mnonstop
$368Delta
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Tue, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 9:03 amSMF-MSP
7h 18m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:46 amMSP-SMF
7h 46m1 stop
$396United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis

 
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SMF

For a quick departure, park on level 3 of lot #3 for direct skybridge access to Terminal B at SMF.

MSP

Take the light rail from MSP to Minneapolis or Saint Paul to save money on taxis and avoid parking hassles.

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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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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Minneapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Minneapolis? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis is April, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $594 and $536 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $956 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis

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

  • Is there an animal relief area at SMF?

    There are several such areas in the airport for individuals making the journey with their animals. At Terminal A, there is one on the outside towards the eastern section of the building. Terminal B has two of them: the first one is on the patio area on the first level of the terminal towards the south side, while the second is close to the hourly parking lot on the northeast side.

  • Where can I find Lactation Centers at MSP?

    Minneapolis Airport provides areas where nursing mothers can breastfeed and pump. These rooms are always kept clean and sanitized and have charging ports for electric pumps, sinks for cleaning bottles, and cozy chairs. They can be found in Terminal 1 at the Mezzanine level of the North Mall, Concourse C, E, F, and G close to gates C13, E1, F2, and G9, respectively. There is also one in Terminal 2 Concourse H in the middle of Gate H10 and H11.

  • Are there services for disabled travelers at SMF?

    Yes, there are. SMF offers designated parking slots, ramps for easy maneuvering, and ten TDD phones for the deaf which can be found all over the terminals and concourses. For wheelchair assistance, travelers are encouraged to contact their airline so that they can arrange for skycap assistance.

  • What services are there at MSP for members of the U.S. Armed Forces?

    MSP airport has the Armed Forces Service Center. This section offers a place for both serving and retired members of the army and their families to relax and grab a bite to eat or a drink upon arrival. It is important to note that the center is exclusive to MSP and is not associated with the USO. The center is situated in Terminal 1 next to the entrances of Concourse A and B.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis was $105 for a one-way ticket and $204 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $521 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 $431 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • The route from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers several one-stop flights. The airlines that provide these flights are American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. The most popular layover cities on the route are Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
  • For individuals flying with their children, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) has two areas set aside for children to play. They can be found in Terminal 1 at Concourse C and after security.
  • In the event that an item goes missing as you depart from SMF, the airport has a Lost and Found department that will help you locate your item. Their offices are open between 7 am and 3 pm and they are located in the middle of Terminals A and B.
  • If you are going to MSP on an extended trip and would like to leave your car at the SMF airport, there is the Long-Term Parking option. There are no specific long-term parking lots as all the parking sections have that option. You can find the parking spaces close to Terminals A and B, and at the east and west economy parking lots.
  • For travelers who prefer waiting for their flight somewhere other than the airport, but close enough so that they do not miss their flight, there are a couple of hotels close to SMF that they can book a stay at. The closest are Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport and Homewood Suites By Hilton Sacramento Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

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

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Minneapolis

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
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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!

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.

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

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.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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