Saint Paul

$134+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MSP
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Saint Paul

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 June 23, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:25 am
SAN
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MSP
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Fri 8/289:57 pm
MSP
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SAN
1 stop13h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$279
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/213:45 pm
SAN
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MSP
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:05 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$280
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 7/316:35 am
SAN
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MSP
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Sat 8/810:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/266:25 am
SAN
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MSP
2 stops12h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:57 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$282
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/23:45 pm
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop18h 20m
Frontier
Mon 9/79:57 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$283
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/246:35 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/283:05 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 7/2510:00 am
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop24h 21m
Frontier
Sun 7/2610:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop12h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$285
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/276:08 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 33m
Sun Country Air
Tue 9/13:30 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 46m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/22$286
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/126:22 pm
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1710:15 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/116:25 am
SAN
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MSP
1 stop25h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1312:30 pm
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 9/68:59 pm
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop20h 38m
Frontier
Mon 9/1410:30 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop19h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 10/108:32 pm
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop23h 03m
Frontier
Sat 10/1710:30 pm
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop27h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$290

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 June 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399
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
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 23, 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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Price

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San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 7/31

5:27 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/6

3:30 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$298

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 8/19

8:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/26

2:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$379

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 8/13

10:10 am-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/18

12:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$393

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Mon 7/6

5:37 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/18

3:20 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$418

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 9/10

6:55 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$432

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 9/3

11:48 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/7

11:29 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$439

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 9/5

6:29 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

11:30 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$439

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 9/17

6:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/21

8:55 am-10:44 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$439

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 7/31

3:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/7

6:30 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$449

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Mon 8/3

5:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops15h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$450

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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 June 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Saint Paul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% 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 June 23, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to SA1 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

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 June 23, 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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 12 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 $298. 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 $99 and Southwest from $129 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 Korean Air (95%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or Delta (91%) 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 $586, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (San Diego - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $237.

  • 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.

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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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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