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$61+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to San Diego (SAN)

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MSP — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/69:42 pmMSP - SAN
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Fri 2/79:48 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/76:43 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 2/106:25 amSAN - FSD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$150
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/93:14 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1212:48 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$159
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1911:20 amMSP - SAN
Nonstop4h 00mSun Country Air
Wed 2/266:19 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:27 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/512:40 pmSAN - FSD
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/32:29 pmFAR - SAN
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Thu 2/612:17 pmSAN - FAR
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/84:35 pmFAR - SAN
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/158:49 pmSAN - FAR
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:23 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Wed 3/266:20 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/124:03 pmFSD - SAN
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/156:15 amSAN - FSD
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/205:07 pmMSP - SAN
2 stops17h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/249:56 amSAN - MSP
3 stops34h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/274:25 pmDLH - SAN
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Sat 5/314:30 pmSAN - DLH
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/21$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2111:43 amMSP - SAN
Nonstop4h 07mDelta
Sat 3/17:20 amSAN - MSP
1 stop11h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/20$291

Find flights from Minnesota to San Diego within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/6

9:42 pm-7:45 am

1 stop12h 03m

San Diego

Fri 2/7

9:48 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$150

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 2/7

6:43 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

6:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$150

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-11:52 pm

1 stop19h 52m

San Diego

Fri 2/14

6:40 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$158

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/17

3:27 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

5:27 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$204

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 2/3

2:29 pm-1:32 pm

1 stop25h 03m

San Diego

Thu 2/6

12:17 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$220

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-12:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

3:00 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$246

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

11:10 am-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$253

FargoSan Diego

FAR - SAN

FARSAN

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 2/8

4:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Diego

Sat 2/15

8:49 pm-11:05 am

2 stops12h 16m

$253

Sioux FallsSan Diego

FSD - SAN

FSDSAN

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 2/28

4:27 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Diego

Wed 3/5

3:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$263

DuluthSan Diego

DLH - SAN

DLHSAN

Duluth Intl

Tue 5/27

4:25 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$278

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to San Diego

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

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SAN 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 (6 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minnesota to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. 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.
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Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 Frontier ($61), Sun Country Air ($98), and Spirit 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 WestJet (81%), KLM (75%) or Delta (73%) 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 $528, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Diego), you can expect to pay $157 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, 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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