$97+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego (MSP - SAN)
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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego are usually found in May or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN). 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 | $178 (Sun Country Air) |
One-way from | $97 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $283 |
Good round-trip deal | $197 or less |
Good one-way deal | $107 or less |
Find flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Diego. 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 Minneapolis to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
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.
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San Diego 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 April 29, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 10/8
11:30 am-1:15 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
San Diego
Wed 10/15
5:51 pm-11:27 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 5/27
9:54 am-11:45 am
Nonstop3h 51m
San Diego
Thu 5/29
7:19 pm-12:37 am
1 stop27h 18m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 5/17
6:00 am-12:23 pm
1 stop8h 23m
San Diego
Tue 5/20
1:23 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop7h 51m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 7/3
5:00 am-9:30 am
1 stop6h 30m
San Diego
Sun 7/6
7:30 pm-5:05 am
1 stop7h 35m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Tue 6/3
2:17 pm-9:45 pm
1 stop9h 28m
San Diego
Tue 6/10
8:00 am-11:59 pm
2 stops13h 59m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Sat 5/31
6:45 pm-8:37 pm
Nonstop3h 52m
San Diego
Thu 6/5
5:30 pm-11:13 pm
Nonstop3h 43m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Wed 7/30
7:45 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop5h 25m
San Diego
Tue 8/5
3:30 pm-12:15 am
1 stop6h 45m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Sun 5/25
6:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop19h 59m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Thu 5/29
7:18 am-7:13 am
2 stops25h 55m
MinneapolisSan Diego
MSP - SAN
MSPSAN
Minneapolis St Paul
Sun 6/15
3:00 pm-4:43 pm
Nonstop3h 43m
Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego
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 Minneapolis to San Diego in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Diego 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 Minneapolis-San Diego 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 Minneapolis to San Diego
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to San Diego
How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is 63 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 Minneapolis to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MSP to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego. 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.
When flying from Minneapolis to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Diego. 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 MSP to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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Top 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$75 | Average$153 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$163 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$155 | Average$261 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$205 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$252 | Average$341 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$394 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |