Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from C$ 137

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 274

One-way from

C$ 137

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 413
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 3/11-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 36m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego

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 11 September 2025.

Sun 26/103:06 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 30/105:39 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9C$ 274
Sat 18/103:24 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 23/105:57 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9C$ 288
Thu 23/103:12 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Wed 29/105:45 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/9C$ 302
Wed 24/122:54 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air
Fri 9/16:19 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9C$ 330
Tue 18/1111:09 a.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 57mDelta
Mon 15/124:32 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 331
Sun 23/113:12 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Wed 26/116:01 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9C$ 344
Tue 18/1111:40 a.m.MSP - SAN
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 16/1210:30 a.m.SAN - MSP
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 351
Sun 21/92:54 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 48mSun Country Air
Fri 26/95:54 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/9C$ 358
Tue 4/111:50 p.m.MSP - SAN
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/1110:30 a.m.SAN - MSP
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 362
Tue 18/111:32 p.m.MSP - SAN
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/128:59 p.m.SAN - MSP
2 stops25h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 366
Fri 26/93:06 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 48mSun Country Air
Mon 29/95:51 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9C$ 371
Thu 2/109:59 p.m.MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Mon 27/104:35 p.m.SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 373

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/11

3:12 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

San Diego

Sat 15/11

5:32 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

Nonstop3h 41m

C$ 274

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/11

3:12 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

San Diego

Fri 14/11

5:55 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

Nonstop3h 41m

C$ 274

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/1

2:54 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

San Diego

Fri 9/1

6:19 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 40m

C$ 302

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 31/10

2:54 p.m.-4:39 p.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

San Diego

Sun 2/11

5:49 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 41m

C$ 330

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 22/10

9:40 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Sat 25/10

7:40 a.m.-1:19 p.m.

Nonstop3h 39m

C$ 331

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 14/10

9:40 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Tue 21/10

6:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

C$ 331

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/1

3:12 p.m.-5:02 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

San Diego

Fri 9/1

6:19 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 40m

C$ 358

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 26/9

3:06 p.m.-4:54 p.m.

Nonstop3h 48m

San Diego

Mon 29/9

5:51 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

Nonstop3h 36m

C$ 371

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/11

1:32 p.m.-8:29 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

San Diego

Wed 5/11

8:59 p.m.-12:04 a.m.

2 stops25h 05m

C$ 412

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/10

9:59 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

Nonstop3h 43m

San Diego

Tue 7/10

1:45 p.m.-7:31 p.m.

Nonstop3h 46m

C$ 414

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Minneapolis to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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 11 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Minneapolis to San Diego in 3h 55m. Fly via Sun Country Air or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Minneapolis to San Diego is about 2462 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (84%), WestJet (81%), Sun Country Air( 79%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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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