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$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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MSP
Dec 17 — Dec 241
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The best prices from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in February or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 December 12, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$374
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
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 12, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Thu 1/99:42 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/165:32 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$209
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:19 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 35mSun Country Air
Sun 12/153:14 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 52mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/10$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/276:06 pmSAN - MSP
3 stops27h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/96:49 pmMSP - SAN
2 stops19h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/171:35 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Tue 1/711:43 amMSP - SAN
Nonstop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/10$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/187:00 amSAN - MSP
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amMSP - SAN
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$490

Find flights from San Diego to Minneapolis within your budget

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 2,637,880 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2024.

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SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 1/14

2:32 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/30

3:14 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$158

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:25 am-11:04 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/17

10:20 am-11:52 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$175

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 1/30

6:08 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/2

3:00 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$195

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 1/28

8:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/29

2:53 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$247

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 1/8

6:15 am-11:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/15

2:03 pm-8:58 am

2 stops20h 55m

$249

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 1/21

6:25 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/26

6:59 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$349

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 4/25

10:58 pm-9:10 am

1 stop8h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

6:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$378

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 1/10

6:21 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$98

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 12/27

6:25 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$100

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 12/25

4:03 pm-5:42 am

1 stop11h 39m

$105

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Minneapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 6, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is 35 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 December 12, 2024.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 43% 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 December 8, 2024.

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 December 12, 2024.

The most flights from SAN to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 December 12, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines 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.
8.1
Very good
4,892 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,892 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,892 reviews

Overall