Plan for traffic congestion around SAN, especially during peak times. Arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights.
$99+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Minneapolis (SAN - MSP)
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SAN — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $198 (Sun Country Air) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $99 (Sun Country Air) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $330 |
Good round-trip deal | $252 or less |
Good one-way deal | $157 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:59 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Sat 8/233:30 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10![Sun Country Air logo]()
$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/154:35 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mDelta
Sun 8/179:59 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$199
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:01 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/167:36 amMSP - SAN
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/153:20 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/186:15 amMSP - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/264:24 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/21:56 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$220
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/61:45 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/126:40 amMSP - SAN
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$248
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:15 amSAN - MSP
1 stop9h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/152:25 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop10h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$268
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Wed 6/257:15 amMSP - SAN
1 stop17h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/9![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:15 amSAN - MSP
3 stops32h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/225:47 pmMSP - SAN
3 stops42h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$326
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Tue 8/12
5:59 pm-11:35 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
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Wed 8/27
3:30 pm-5:18 pm
Nonstop3h 48m
$198
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Fri 8/15
4:35 pm-10:15 pm
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9:59 pm-11:41 pm
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$199
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6:01 pm-11:37 pm
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7:36 am-11:06 pm
1 stop17h 30m
$206
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3:20 pm-11:10 pm
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6:15 am-10:50 am
1 stop6h 35m
$219
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4:24 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 35m
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1:56 pm-7:18 pm
1 stop7h 22m
$220
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Wed 8/6
1:45 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 14m
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6:40 am-12:49 pm
1 stop8h 09m
$248
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SAN - MSP
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Tue 7/8
7:15 am-6:53 pm
1 stop9h 38m
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2:25 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop10h 30m
$268
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SAN - MSP
SANMSP
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Mon 6/23
6:25 am-12:44 am
1 stop16h 19m
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7:15 am-9:52 am
1 stop28h 37m
$270
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SAN - MSP
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Thu 7/10
12:30 pm-12:16 pm
1 stop21h 46m
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1:21 pm-11:35 am
1 stop24h 14m
$307
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SAN - MSP
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Tue 8/5
6:23 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
$99
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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 June 9, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is 80 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 June 12, 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 June 8, 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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 June 12, 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$76 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$154 | Average$252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$199 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$454 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$340 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |