Saint Paul

$108+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Saint Paul, MN

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MSP
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Saint Paul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Saint Paul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/2210:30 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Thu 4/3011:47 am
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 8/135:52 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:55 am
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:07 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:15 am
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 5/1510:07 pm
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops9h 12m
Frontier
Tue 5/199:39 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/812:00 pm
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop27h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:54 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$254
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 6/25:54 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Tue 6/92:50 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 3/16$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 6/66:07 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Fri 6/122:50 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 3/15$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/276:07 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Wed 7/13:00 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 3/16$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/86:25 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:43 pm
MSP
-
SAN
2 stops31h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:00 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop13h 58m
Frontier
Tue 4/288:15 am
MSP
-
SAN
2 stops31h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/2210:30 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Fri 4/2411:57 am
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/812:00 pm
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Sun 4/129:10 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$261

Find flight deals from San Diego to Saint Paul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Saint Paul flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$108
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$423
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From San Diego to Saint Paul
One-way flight from San Diego to Saint Paul
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Saint Paul 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Saint Paul that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 6/17

6:07 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/20

3:20 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$354

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/29

5:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 00m

$363

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 4/23

6:55 am-4:15 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/28

5:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 00m

$371

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Tue 5/5

6:25 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/10

8:50 am-10:37 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$379

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 6/25

6:07 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/28

2:50 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$394

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 8/28

11:52 am-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/5

2:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$399

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 4/23

11:58 am-5:38 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/28

11:43 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$399

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 4/16

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/16

6:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$410

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 5/2

8:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/6

5:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 00m

$421

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 5/2

11:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/7

12:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$425

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Saint Paul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Saint Paul. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Saint Paul is 61 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 Saint Paul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Saint Paul (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Saint Paul 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 SA1?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Saint Paul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Saint Paul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Saint Paul

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Saint Paul. 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 17, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to SA1 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Saint Paul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saint Paul. 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 Saint Paul. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from San Diego to Saint Paul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Saint Paul?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Saint Paul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Saint Paul from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Saint Paul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Saint Paul. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Saint Paul flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Saint Paul?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Saint Paul can take about 3h 39m. Sun Country Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $354. Airlines will cover 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 San Diego to Saint Paul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $89 and Southwest from $115 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Saint Paul consider choosing Sun Country Air (96%), Virgin Atlantic (87%) or Delta (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Saint Paul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Saint Paul? While on average our users pay $368, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (San Diego - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $185.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Saint Paul (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Saint Paul. 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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