Plan for traffic when heading to SAN, as congestion can occur. Arrive at least two hours early to avoid a last-minute rush.
$98+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Minneapolis (SAN - MSP)
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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MSP
May 4 — May 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Minneapolis
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 April 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $195 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $98 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $299 |
Good round-trip deal | $234 or less |
Good one-way deal | $152 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to MinneapolisExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:59 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Tue 5/279:54 amMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/27![Sun Country Air logo]()
$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:23 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Tue 5/206:45 amMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:23 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/193:12 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/281:36 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Sat 7/57:08 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:05 amSAN - MSP
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:15 amMSP - SAN
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:15 amSAN - MSP
1 stop14h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/184:50 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2410:45 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/275:46 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$319
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Minneapolis that are best for you.
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SAN - MSP
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Thu 5/22
5:59 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 5/27
9:54 am-11:45 am
Nonstop3h 51m
$195
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
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Tue 5/13
1:23 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop7h 51m
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6:45 am-12:23 pm
1 stop7h 38m
$198
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SAN - MSP
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Tue 5/13
1:23 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop7h 51m
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3:12 pm-5:03 pm
Nonstop3h 51m
$201
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SAN - MSP
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Sat 6/28
1:36 pm-7:19 pm
Nonstop3h 43m
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7:08 pm-8:53 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$299
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SAN - MSP
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7:05 am-5:35 pm
2 stops8h 30m
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5:15 am-9:40 am
1 stop6h 25m
$303
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SAN - MSP
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Fri 6/6
7:15 am-11:58 pm
1 stop14h 43m
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4:50 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 09m
$318
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
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Thu 7/24
10:45 pm-9:54 am
1 stop9h 09m
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5:46 pm-11:27 pm
1 stop7h 41m
$319
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
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Tue 6/24
6:01 pm-11:37 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
$98
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
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Tue 5/13
1:23 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop7h 51m
$99
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
San Diego
Fri 5/16
6:15 am-11:59 pm
1 stop15h 44m
$103
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Minneapolis in April.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Minneapolis
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Diego to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 SAN to MSP?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Minneapolis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Minneapolis
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Minneapolis. 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 April 29, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to MSP are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
Rainfall in Minneapolis by month
Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.
Temperature in Minneapolis by month
Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$70 | Average$150 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$77 | Average$171 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$154 | Average$247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$340 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$348 | Average$463 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |