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$78+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Diego (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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$282

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 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. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minnesota to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Sat 4/266:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop16h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:30 amMSP - SAN
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/272:48 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Mon 6/305:43 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:04 pmFAR - SAN
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Sun 5/46:25 amSAN - FAR
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:56 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mDelta
Thu 5/225:30 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/16$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2511:32 amFAR - SAN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/294:10 pmSAN - FAR
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:28 amMSP - SAN
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2510:39 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:45 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2412:43 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/253:40 pmFAR - SAN
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3011:21 amSAN - FAR
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/174:27 pmFAR - SAN
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Sat 6/2110:00 amSAN - FAR
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/16$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:20 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Sat 5/2410:00 pmSAN - FSD
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/17$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:21 pmRST - SAN
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:15 amSAN - RST
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$266

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/3

6:25 am-10:58 pm

1 stop18h 33m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

6:25 am-12:44 am

1 stop16h 19m

$181

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/12

8:30 am-6:03 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San Diego

Tue 5/13

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$182

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/27

2:48 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

San Diego

Mon 6/30

5:43 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$185

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 5/1

6:01 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 12m

San Diego

Sun 5/4

6:25 am-5:11 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$198

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/16

9:56 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

12:26 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$199

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Sun 5/25

11:32 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Thu 5/29

4:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$209

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/21

5:28 am-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

10:39 pm-8:25 am

1 stop7h 46m

$210

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 5/17

5:45 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

12:43 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$230

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Sun 5/25

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

11:21 am-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$243

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 6/17

4:27 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Sat 6/21

10:00 am-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Minnesota 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 MN to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (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 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minnesota to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

  • 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 Sun Country Air ($78), Frontier ($100), and American Airlines ($126).

  • 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 KLM (89%), WestJet (88%) or Air France (87%) 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 $238, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Diego), you can expect to pay $155 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.

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    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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Minnesota 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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