Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco
Award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Minneapolis (MSP) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,500 miles + $32.48 on MSP–SFO (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, nonstop); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–SFO (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- MSP–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 pts + $5.60
- MSP–SFO · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 43,500 pts + $32.48
- MSP–SFO · Flying Blue · nonstop · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on MSP–SFO (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- MSP–OAK · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on MSP–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–OAK. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 43,500 miles + $32.48, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (16,500 miles + $14.82).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–SFO (seen on 314 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 314 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 13 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,500 pts + $14.82 | MSP–SFO | 13 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.07 | MSP–SFO | 13 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 275 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.46 | MSP–SFO | 197 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 313 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points: 100,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on MSP–SFO (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 9 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points: 43,500 miles + $32.48 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MSP–SFO (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MSP–SFO | 5 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,500 pts + $32.48 | MSP–SFO | 10 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–OAK (seen on 13 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MSP–SFO | 314 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 330 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | MSP–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,300 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 313 |
| United MileagePlus | 52,100 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SFO | 11 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–SJC | 198 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis (MSP)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,572–1,585 miles (2,530–2,551 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Minneapolis (MSP) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 100,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 9 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 5 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 13 dates |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) | 18,500 pts + $5.60Virgin Atlantic · 238 dates | — | — | 53,800 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 328 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 314 dates.
- Premium Economy: 100,000 miles + $5.60 on Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 9 dates.
- Business Class: 43,500 miles + $32.48 nonstop on Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop business-class award space there on 10 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–SFO (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Minneapolis (MSP) to Oakland (OAK) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 13 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MSP–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MSP–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MSP–SFO | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MSP–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MSP–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,500 pts + $32.48 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via Avianca LifeMiles on MSP–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 11 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,500 miles + $32.48 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MSP–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 5 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 37,500 points + $9.46 via Virgin Australia Velocity on MSP–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + $5.60 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)MileagePlus | 43,500 pts + $32.48 (1 date)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 43,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 43,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
In business class, MSP–SFO with 43,500 miles + $32.48 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–SFO (United MileagePlus). In economy, MSP–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Minneapolis (MSP) and San Francisco had award space?
MSP–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MSP–OAK (economy and first class) and MSP–SJC (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 314 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:17 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 43,500 miles + $32.48 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue (nonstop). Seen Nov 9, 2026, 22:43 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 22:43 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, first class 314 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 13 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first class 313 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 13 dates, business class 10 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 11 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 11 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 197 dates, first class 2 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.07 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $33.07). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 43,500 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.