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$102+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Diego (SAN)

MSP — SAN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Diego

Sun 12/62:10 pm -
1 stop11h 48m
Wed 12/99:58 am -
2 stops12h 25m
Deal found 10/28$258
Sat 11/142:33 pm -
1 stop11h 24m
Tue 12/16:30 am -
1 stop15h 46m
Deal found 10/29$259
Thu 12/36:45 am -
1 stop19h 12m
Sun 12/66:30 am -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 10/30$260
Fri 12/252:48 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Tue 1/58:57 pm -
2 stops13h 44m
Deal found 10/25$261
Fri 11/134:35 pm -
1 stop25h 23m
Tue 11/174:53 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 10/28$262
Thu 11/2610:39 am -
2 stops15h 18m
Thu 12/311:16 am -
2 stops21h 42m
Deal found 10/29$263
Sat 12/52:10 pm -
2 stops19h 52m
Sat 12/1211:14 am -
1 stop11h 09m
Deal found 10/28$264
Mon 11/92:33 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Tue 11/174:53 pm -
1 stop18h 44m
Deal found 10/28$265
Tue 12/297:25 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Wed 1/66:36 am -
1 stop15h 42m
Deal found 10/28$266
Mon 12/146:45 am -
2 stops13h 26m
Thu 12/244:16 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 10/28$267
Wed 11/1810:30 am -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 12/16:30 am -
1 stop15h 46m
Deal found 10/29$268
Sat 11/73:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 51m
Wed 11/184:53 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 10/28$269

Find flight deals from Minnesota to San Diego

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Frontier)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$466

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-San Diego flight deals.
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From Minnesota to San Diego
One-way flight from Minnesota to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to San Diego.
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MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/13

3:10 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/19

3:00 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/30

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/15

5:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops7h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/14

7:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

RochesterSan Diego

RST Rochester - SAN San Diego

RSTSAN

Rochester

Wed 11/25

4:38 pm-9:34 am

1 stop18h 56m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/20

2:40 pm-7:20 am

2 stops18h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/22

12:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/17

7:08 am-8:17 pm

2 stops15h 09m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAN San Diego

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/9

3:10 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Thu 11/12

6:01 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to San Diego

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego (average of $316). Flying from Minnesota to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 MN to SAN?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Minnesota to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Minnesota to San Diego flights typically cost between $267 and $446 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $258 on Frontier (Dec 6-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minnesota to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minnesota to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Minnesota?

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

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

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

    For as low as $278, Sun Country Air can have you in San Diego from Minnesota in 3h 51m. Minnesota and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1530 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minnesota to San Diego are Frontier ($74), Sun Country Air ($102), and Alaska Airlines ($170).

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minnesota to San Diego consider choosing WestJet (69%), Korean Air (67%) or Delta (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to San Diego is generally $330, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Diego), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego (average of $316). Flying from Minnesota to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$198Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$362Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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