Minnesota

$86+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Minnesota

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SAN — MSP
Apr 28 — May 51
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Minnesota

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Minnesota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Minnesota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/166:25 am
SAN
-
FAR
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Thu 4/237:56 pm
FAR
-
SAN
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/112:25 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop4h 56m
Frontier
Fri 5/84:07 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop18h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/306:25 am
SAN
-
FAR
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:29 pm
FAR
-
SAN
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop6h 57m
Frontier
Mon 5/184:07 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/212:12 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/282:26 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop23h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/101:38 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/122:26 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop6h 57m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:07 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$210
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/159:37 am
SAN
-
FAR
1 stop25h 42m
Frontier
Mon 5/182:31 pm
FAR
-
SAN
1 stop20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/96:54 pm
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop23h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:35 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop19h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$232
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
-
FSD
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Mon 6/14:29 pm
FSD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:02 pm
SAN
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MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/1510:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop27h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/258:30 am
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/27:30 am
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop8h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$254

Find flight deals from San Diego to Minnesota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Minnesota flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Frontier)

One-way from

$86
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From San Diego to Minnesota
One-way flight from San Diego to Minnesota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Minnesota.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Minnesota.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Minnesota that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoFargo

SAN - FAR

SANFAR

San Diego

Thu 4/30

6:25 am-7:01 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 5/4

2:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$185

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Tue 4/21

2:12 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/28

2:26 pm-11:34 am

1 stop23h 08m

$191
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 5/15

5:58 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/17

3:10 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$284

San DiegoLa Crosse

SAN - LSE

SANLSE

San Diego

Tue 6/9

9:53 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops40h 43m

La Crosse

Fri 6/19

8:04 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$301

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Sat 5/9

6:30 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 5/12

4:16 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$311

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 5/8

1:50 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/12

5:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 00m

$318

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Sat 5/9

3:30 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 5/10

8:19 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$330

San DiegoFargo

SAN - FAR

SANFAR

San Diego

Thu 5/28

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 6/2

7:10 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$345

San DiegoSioux Falls

SAN - FSD

SANFSD

San Diego

Sat 4/18

6:32 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$349

San DiegoLa Crosse

SAN - LSE

SANLSE

San Diego

Wed 4/29

3:09 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 45m

La Crosse

Sun 5/3

6:37 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$358

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Minnesota

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Minnesota

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Minnesota?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Minnesota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 MN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Minnesota. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 29, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Minnesota 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 44% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Minnesota

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Minnesota. 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 March 29, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to USMN are scheduled on a Saturday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Minnesota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minnesota. 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 Minnesota. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from San Diego to Minnesota have to say. 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Minnesota. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

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

    For as low as $284, Frontier can have you in Minnesota from San Diego in 3h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1530 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Minnesota are Frontier ($65), Sun Country Air ($89), and American Airlines ($124).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Minnesota?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Minnesota are Sun Country Air (96%), Virgin Atlantic (87%) and Delta (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Minnesota is $118. On average you can expect to pay $467. The most popular route, (San Diego - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $186.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Minnesota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 Minnesota

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Minnesota. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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