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$92+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
mar. 8 — mar. 151
sáb. 3/8
sáb. 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego are usually found in April or May, 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 marzo 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$92
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego
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 marzo 3, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/26:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/95:15 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
mié. 4/26:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
dom. 4/67:39 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop25h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$180
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/162:47 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mSun Country Air
lun. 4/216:05 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/2$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
jue. 5/19:30 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 53mDelta
dom. 5/45:40 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/3$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/186:00 amMSP - SAN
2 stops34h 34mSpirit Airlines
mar. 3/256:15 amSAN - MSP
3 stops30h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
sáb. 4/196:12 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 47mAlaska Airlines
mié. 4/238:25 amSAN - MSP
2 stops13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
vie. 3/286:10 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
jue. 4/310:37 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/181:39 pmMSP - SAN
2 stops8h 24mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/256:15 amSAN - MSP
2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$341

Find flights from Minneapolis to San Diego within your budget

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 marzo 3, 2025.

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MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/2

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Diego

mié. 4/9

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$179

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/2

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Diego

dom. 4/6

7:39 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop25h 52m

$180

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/16

2:47 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

lun. 4/21

6:05 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$195

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 5/1

9:30 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

San Diego

dom. 5/4

5:40 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$199

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 3/18

6:00 am-2:34 pm

2 stops34h 34m

San Diego

mar. 3/25

6:15 am-2:18 pm

3 stops30h 03m

$259

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 4/19

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Diego

mié. 4/23

8:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$287

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 3/18

1:39 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops8h 24m

San Diego

mar. 3/25

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$341

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 4/17

6:00 am-12:14 am

1 stop20h 14m

$92

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 5/2

3:30 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$98

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 4/3

9:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$104

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is 67 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 marzo 3, 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 33% 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 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 marzo 3, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (9 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 marzo 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    If you book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) take 3h 43m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego per day from 7 airlines.

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

    This flight path from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego was viewed by 31 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($180), Sun Country Air ($195), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to San Diego. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $98 and Spirit Airlines from $124 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to San Diego on time: WestJet (87%), KLM (84%), Air France (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $692 for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Diego) is currently priced at $174.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San Diego. 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 marzo 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$106Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$145Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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