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Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from £79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego departing on 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Minneapolis to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego (MSP-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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14:34 - 16:20MSP-SAN
3h 46mdirect
17:30 - 23:10SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
£118Sun Country Air
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
14:34 - 16:20MSP-SAN
3h 46mdirect
17:20 - 23:04SAN-MSP
3h 44mdirect
£134Sun Country Air
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Tue, 11 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
14:27 - 16:09MSP-SAN
3h 42mdirect
17:20 - 23:04SAN-MSP
3h 44mdirect
£142Sun Country Air
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Wed, 12 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
22:59 - 07:14MSP-SAN
10h 15m1 stop
10:11 - 21:59SAN-MSP
9h 48m1 stop
£182Frontier
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
18:50 - 20:40MSP-SAN
3h 50mdirect
16:32 - 22:14SAN-MSP
3h 42mdirect
£191Delta
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Thu, 13 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
21:55 - 23:44MSP-SAN
3h 49mdirect
16:32 - 22:14SAN-MSP
3h 42mdirect
£199Delta
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
17:20 - 23:44MSP-SAN
8h 24m1 stop
14:05 - 23:59SAN-MSP
7h 54m1 stop
£207Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 19 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
14:20 - 22:43MSP-SAN
10h 23m1 stop
14:00 - 23:59SAN-MSP
7h 59m1 stop
£274Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 21 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
08:00 - 18:23MSP-SAN
12h 23m2 stops
22:29 - 08:49SAN-MSP
8h 20m1 stop
£365United Airlines
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Sat, 10 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
08:00 - 18:29MSP-SAN
12h 29m2 stops
07:00 - 17:37SAN-MSP
8h 37m1 stop
£400United Airlines
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Sat, 12 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct

Flights from Minneapolis to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is November, where tickets cost £270 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is £396 and £350 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Minneapolis to San Diego were found on Sun Country Air (£118) and Frontier (£182). Sun Country Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £79.

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 3h 50m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego take?

The duration of a direct flight to San Diego from Minneapolis is typically 3h 42m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,530 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 06:05 and will be landing in San Diego at 07:57.

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to San Diego jets off at 21:55 and lands at 23:44.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Minneapolis to San Diego

Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

£79
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

When to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

  • Does Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    Customers with mobility limitations have the special needs shuttle to travel between terminals. This service is also available if you have small children and are carrying luggage. The service offers an alternative to the light rail, which should transport passengers between terminals. You can access the shuttle at Terminal 2. It drops off at Terminal 1 and also makes return trips.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, California?

    You can book different flights through KAYAK if you want to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego. There are nonstop flights from Delta you can use if you want to travel quickly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Delta also offers a flight that includes one stop at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

  • Can I access free Wi-Fi at San Diego International Airport?

    You can connect to the San Diego International Airport free Wi-Fi by searching “#SANfreewifi.” This service includes 2h sessions and offers speeds that allow streaming and downloads. If you want to use it longer, you can log back in and a new session is activated at no cost.

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Diego International Airport?

    There are several pet relief areas at the San Diego International Airport. You can find one of these facilities in pre-security areas, and one is located in Terminal 2 West. Each of these facilities is outfitted with natural and artificial grass, trash cans, bags, and a sink.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego was £99 for a one-way ticket and £148 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to San Diego flight route: Delta, Cape Air, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to Minneapolis? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £109 or less one-way.
  • Travelers flying from Minneapolis, Minnesota to San Diego, California, can travel through the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), which offers multiple airlines, including Frontier, Delta, and Alaska Airlines.
  • People with mobility limitations and families with small children and heavy luggage can use the Special Needs shuttle at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, which is an alternative to the light rail between terminals.
  • Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) is available throughout the terminals and public areas at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Open your device and connect to the MSP Airport Wi-Fi. You need to accept the terms and conditions to unlock access to the service.
  • You can use the quiet seating area in Terminal 1 Mezzanine Level opposite the Airport Mall at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The area is suitable for resting, reading, and meditation.
  • Traveling from Minneapolis through Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, you’ll arrive at San Diego through the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which serves downtown San Diego and neighboring areas.
  • For people with disabilities, the San Diego International Airport offers different services, including wheelchair accessibility at all terminals. You can find parking spaces for disabled passengers in all parking lots.
  • To travel from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego, you can use public transit, which stops between Terminals 1 and 2. The bus service offers 15min trips that connect with Coaster, Trolley, and Amtrak stations.
  • There are dining services at San Diego International Airport. Find Bankers Hill Bar & Market in Terminal 1 at Gate 7. The California Pizza Kitchen is in Terminal 2 at Gate 26.
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Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

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Cheapest flights to San Diego from Minneapolis found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/9Thu
directSun Country Air
3h 47mMSP-SAN
£79
19/9Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 24mMSP-SAN
£104
9/5Thu
directSun Country Air
3h 52mMSP-SAN
£115
16/10Wed
directSun Country Air
3h 43mMSP-SAN
£131
13/7Sat
directSun Country Air
3h 46mMSP-SAN
£151
30/5Thu
directDelta
3h 49mMSP-SAN
£167
4/6Tue
directDelta
3h 50mMSP-SAN
£171
21/5Tue
directDelta
3h 50mMSP-SAN
£183
17/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 37mMSP-SAN
£185
17/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 04mMSP-SAN
£202

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Last minute flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 49mMSP-SAN
10/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 36mSAN-MSP
£279
4/5Sat
directDelta
3h 51mMSP-SAN
7/5Tue
directDelta
3h 35mSAN-MSP
£374
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 31mMSP-SAN
7/5Tue
directDelta
3h 35mSAN-MSP
£381
1/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 54mMSP-SAN
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 55mSAN-MSP
£425
1/5Wed
directDelta
3h 51mMSP-SAN
4/5Sat
directDelta
3h 40mSAN-MSP
£446
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mMSP-SAN
8/5Wed
directDelta
3h 41mSAN-MSP
£453
1/5Wed
directDelta
3h 51mMSP-SAN
8/5Wed
directDelta
3h 41mSAN-MSP
£454
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 27mMSP-SAN
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 05mSAN-MSP
£747
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 02mMSP-SAN
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 05mSAN-MSP
£754
2/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 00mMSP-SAN
12/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 06mSAN-MSP
£815

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Minneapolis - San Diego Flights

Departure:

Minneapolis (MSP)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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San Diego - Minneapolis

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