Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
The data runs November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
SFOMSP
San Francisco to Minneapolisaward flights
Compare 4 loyalty programs for San Francisco to Minneapolis award flights, with economy seats from 10,000 points.
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Route snapshot
San Francisco to Minneapolis shows nonstop award space on Delta. It's priced by four programs, and economy starts at 10,000 points with American AAdvantage. More programs mean more ways to overpay, since the same seat can cost very different amounts depending on the program. This page tracks every program on SFO–MSP, updated daily.
- Route
- SFO to MSP
- Direct service
- 15 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 10,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 42,500 pts
- Best first class price
- From 25,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 10,000Lowest | Not available | 25,000Lowest |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | Not available | 25,000Lowest |
 United AirlinesUA | 15,000pts | Not available | 63,400pts |
 DeltaDL | 16,000pts | 42,500Lowest | 49,500pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/6/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between San Francisco and Minneapolis price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 10,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 10,000 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 10,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
4 airlines with award seats between San Francisco and Minneapolis, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking San Francisco to Minneapolis with points.
About this route
San Francisco to Minneapolis is served by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 4 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 10,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
San Francisco–Minneapolis Flights
This route runs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP). Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: Delta. The Boeing 737-900 shows up on those nonstop award segments. Expect mostly connecting results: only about 7% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking San Francisco–Minneapolis with points starts with the cabin, then the program. Saving points means connecting: the economy floor connects once, and an economy nonstop on Delta costs more. The cheapest economy seat adds about $6 in taxes and fees, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 4 times the economy points. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage wins economy at 10,000 points. Air France-KLM Flying Blue takes business class at 42,500 points on a Delta nonstop. First class starts at 25,000 points through American AAdvantage on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Also in the mix: United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles. The winner changes at business class, so match the program to the cabin before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
In the current award data, only Delta shows nonstop space on San Francisco–Minneapolis, but as a SkyTeam member its seats also price through alliance partners, not just Delta SkyMiles. For connecting options, the better-priced awards in the data connect in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana. Partner pricing sets the business-class floor: Air France-KLM Flying Blue books Delta as a SkyTeam partner, and no program prices Delta lower in that cabin at last check.
Alternative Airports & Routes
San Francisco itineraries can also depart from San Jose (SJC), so check the code before moving points. If the destination is open, San Francisco to Atlanta prices from 9,500 points at last check. When saver space runs out, a route alert is the simplest way to hear when it returns.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside San Francisco to Minneapolis.
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SFOSEASan Francisco to Seattle
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SFOIADSan Francisco to Washington
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SFOIAHSan Francisco to Houston
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Minneapolis route.
Economy currently starts at 10,000 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from four programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. Today's per-cabin floors are in the live table above.