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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from C$ 142

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 269

One-way from

C$ 142

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 550
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 18/4-21/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 36m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 44m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Fri 18/43:07 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mSun Country Air
Mon 21/46:05 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 269
Fri 30/59:56 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mDelta
Mon 2/65:30 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 284
Tue 24/67:45 p.m.MSP - SAN
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Mon 30/64:00 p.m.SAN - MSP
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/3C$ 306
Tue 29/47:00 a.m.MSP - SAN
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/58:25 a.m.SAN - MSP
2 stops13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 367
Sun 14/94:54 p.m.MSP - SAN
1 stop7h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 17/98:00 a.m.SAN - MSP
1 stop9h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 597
Sat 7/61:48 p.m.MSP - SAN
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/67:00 a.m.SAN - MSP
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 606

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Minneapolis

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 18/4

3:07 p.m.-4:58 p.m.

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Mon 21/4

6:05 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

C$ 269

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 30/5

9:56 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Mon 2/6

5:30 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

Nonstop3h 43m

C$ 284

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 24/6

7:45 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

San Diego

Mon 30/6

4:00 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 306

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 29/4

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

8:25 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops13h 34m

C$ 367

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 14/9

4:54 p.m.-10:49 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Wed 17/9

8:00 a.m.-7:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 597

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/6

1:48 p.m.-8:36 p.m.

2 stops8h 48m

San Diego

Sat 14/6

7:00 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 606

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 14/9

12:30 p.m.-2:14 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 142

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 14/5

12:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 157

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 19/6

4:50 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 199

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 28/6

7:49 p.m.-8:53 a.m.

1 stop15h 04m

C$ 207

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Minneapolis to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 300). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 412). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minneapolis to San Diego. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to San Diego flight route?

    Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to San Diego round-trip from C$ 269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 284, and Southwest, from C$ 306. Sun Country Air is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 142 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from C$ 157 and Hawaiian Airlines from C$ 199 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (88%), Delta (85%), Korean Air( 85%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego 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 Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 300). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 412). 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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