Minneapolis

$130+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MSP
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in August or October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Minneapolis
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 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:25 am
SAN
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MSP
1 stop24h 33m
Frontier
Sat 10/109:53 am
MSP
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SAN
1 stop16h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$279
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:08 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:29 pm
MSP
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SAN
1 stop26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$280
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/126:07 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/1710:15 pm
MSP
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SAN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/126:07 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/269:20 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop24h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 9/296:25 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/53:00 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:17 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1010:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
2 stops19h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$284
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/186:07 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2010:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$285
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:07 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Sat 7/113:20 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/6$286
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:07 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Fri 7/108:15 am
MSP
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SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/216:07 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/2810:15 pm
MSP
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SAN
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$289
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:25 am
SAN
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MSP
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1312:30 pm
MSP
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SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$290

Find 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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Minneapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 7/8

6:07 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

10:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 50m

$283

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 8/28

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/31

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$398
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 7/29

6:07 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/1

3:35 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$398

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 7/28

1:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/4

10:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$409

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 7/22

7:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/28

5:45 am-2:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$419

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 9/5

4:02 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

7:03 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 57m

$438

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:29 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/25

8:51 am-10:38 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$439

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 11/24

10:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/30

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$449

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 9/5

10:15 am-6:13 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

8:54 am-10:43 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$449

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 8/14

2:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/16

5:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$457

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is 84 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis (average of $321). Flying from San Diego to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 11, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Minneapolis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Minneapolis?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Minneapolis flights

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from San Diego to Minneapolis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis, you will be flying from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from San Diego (SAN) take 3h 33m for a nonstop flight. There are 12 flights from San Diego to Minneapolis per day from 5 airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Minneapolis?

    Airlines like Southwest and Sun Country Air fly from San Diego to Minneapolis in about 3h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 56m. There are 1530 mi between San Diego and Minneapolis. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $135, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Minneapolis.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sun Country Air and American Airlines. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Minneapolis are Frontier ($65), Sun Country Air ($99), and American Airlines ($109).

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

    Consider Korean Air (95%), Virgin Atlantic (95%) or Delta (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Minneapolis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Minneapolis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Minneapolis? While on average our users pay $558, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (San Diego - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $234.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis (average of $321). Flying from San Diego to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Minneapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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