Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, Sun Country Air has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

A quick flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco can take about 4h 07m. Sun Country Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 398. The distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco is about 2551 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (94%), Virgin Australia (86%), SkyWest Airlines( 80%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of C$ 433). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 546). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to SFO?

When flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 360 and C$ 599 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 371 on Sun Country Air (19 Oct-22 Oct).

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How popular is this Minneapolis to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
A quick flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco can take about 4h 07m. Sun Country Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 398. The distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco is about 2551 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (94%), Virgin Australia (86%), SkyWest Airlines( 80%).
Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (average of C$ 433). Flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 546). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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When flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 360 and C$ 599 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 371 on Sun Country Air (19 Oct-22 Oct).

How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, Sun Country Air has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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Minneapolis to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 360 and C$ 599 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 371 on Sun Country Air (19 Oct-22 Oct).