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Airports in Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.
Parking at Minneapolis Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.
Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport
Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.
Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport
Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.
San Francisco International Airport
The San Francisco International Airport is located on South Spruce Avenue, approximately 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Because the airport is one of the world's busiest airports, it houses numerous airline hubs. Air Berlin, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, US Airways, Asiana Airways and numerous other airlines offer flights to San Francisco. If you're traveling on a strict budget, you can find bargain prices on tickets by booking your flight through Orbitz.com.
Transportation From the Airport
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system runs from the San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco, and tickets cost approximately $7. SamTrans Public Bus Services also runs between the airport and downtown. Bus stops are located at the baggage claim in Terminals 2 and 3, and at Courtyard A in the International Terminal. You can also use Orbitz.com to rent a car for the duration of your trip. The airport offers a free shuttle service to take passengers from the airport terminal to the rental car center.
Weather in San Francisco
San Francisco has temperatures that range from 46 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The off-peak travel season runs from the beginning of December to the end of February. It rains more frequently during this time, but the temperature is still warm enough to tolerate the rain. If you book your trip through Orbitz.com during the off-peak travel season, you'll save money on your airline tickets.
Highlights and Attractions
Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower and Alcatraz are some major attractions in the San Francisco area. Orbitz.com does more than find you flights to San Francisco. The website has the information you need to plan your entire itinerary. You can purchase tickets to major attractions or make reservations to take a guided city tour.
Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Francisco
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Feb 21 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Feb 4 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Tue, Feb 19 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in February from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 5 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Tue, Feb 12 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 7 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Sat, Mar 9 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 7 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Wed, Mar 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in March from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Mar 4 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$300 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 27 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$425 |
| Return Sun, Apr 28 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 4 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$318 |
| Return Tue, Apr 9 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in April from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Apr 9 | Minneapolis (MSP) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$318 |
| Return Tue, Apr 16 | San Francisco (SFO) | Minneapolis (MSP) |
Frontier Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 5 direct flights are operating from Minneapolis to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 15m.
- Delta Air Lines flight 2105 (5:20 AM GMT, Boeing 757 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
- Delta Air Lines flight 2209 (3:30 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (Delta Air Lines flight 2153, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) takes 4h 10m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco (Delta Air Lines flight 1505, McDonnell Douglas MD-90) takes 4h 21m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines | MSP | SFO | Sat, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 9 | $299 |
Delta Air Lines | MSP | SFO | Tue, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 7 | $299 |
US Airways | MSP | SFO | Wed, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 12 | $299 |
|
Frontier Airlines | MSP | SFO | Tue, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 6 | $299 |
Sun Country Airlines | MSP | SFO | Thu, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 9 | $327 |
American Airlines | MSP | SFO | Sat, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 6 | $349 |
Alaska Airlines | MSP | SFO | Tue, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 6 | $368 |
AirTran Airways | MSP | SFO | Tue, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 11 | $433 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Delta Air Lines | DL2105 | MSP | 11:20 AM | SFO | 1:32 PM | 757 | 4hr 12min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL2153 | MSP | 2:46 PM | SFO | 4:56 PM | 752 | 4hr 10min |
| United Airlines | UA587 | MSP | 5:20 PM | SFO | 7:35 PM | 319 | 4hr 15min |
| US Airways | US6819 | MSP | 5:20 PM | SFO | 7:35 PM | 319 | 4hr 15min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL1505 | MSP | 5:40 PM | SFO | 8:01 PM | M90 | 4hr 21min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL2209 | MSP | 9:30 PM | SFO | 11:47 PM | 320 | 4hr 17min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Delta Air Lines |
4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
US Airways |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Airports in Minneapolis, MN, US
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1
Minneapolis-St Paul Intl (MSP)
Distance from City Center: 7 miles
Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
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1
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles
