Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Oakland is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Minneapolis.
Leave enough time to make your MSP to OAK flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Oakland (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Sun Country Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Sun Country Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and OAK include:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is R 2,330. A return ticket right now is R 3,409. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MSP to OAK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSP to OAK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on schedule at their destination.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near OAK:
Grab a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car and discover Oakland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the centre of Oakland has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Oakland in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to explore Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to OAK around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
