Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from C$ 159

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 March 2026.

Wed 15/42:54 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Thu 16/46:09 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 8/3C$ 318
Thu 28/53:10 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Sat 6/66:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 331
Fri 8/510:10 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Tue 12/55:45 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 11/3C$ 337
Fri 29/53:10 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Tue 2/65:54 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 345
Mon 4/53:05 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Fri 15/55:58 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 7/3C$ 358
Fri 1/53:10 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Mon 4/55:53 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 372
Mon 1/63:05 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Sat 6/66:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 386
Wed 10/63:20 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Mon 15/65:37 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 10/3C$ 399
Thu 2/72:55 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Sat 11/76:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 413
Tue 9/62:50 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Mon 15/65:37 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 10/3C$ 426
Tue 14/43:01 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop7h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/47:00 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop7h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 430
Thu 25/63:20 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Sun 28/65:37 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 432

Find 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 318

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 596
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 15/4-16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 27m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 48m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 30/7

2:40 p.m.-4:27 p.m.

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

11:20 a.m.-4:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 39m

C$ 426

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/5

7:00 a.m.-7:41 p.m.

2 stops14h 41m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

8:15 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops13h 43m

C$ 497

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 28/4

5:20 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops8h 00m

San Diego

Wed 29/4

6:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

C$ 504

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 21/4

5:20 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops8h 00m

San Diego

Wed 29/4

8:30 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 508

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 27/4

8:20 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

12:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops6h 55m

C$ 509

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 27/4

6:52 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

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

Nonstop3h 45m

C$ 515

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/5

6:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

San Diego

Mon 11/5

1:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops7h 00m

C$ 520

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 20/4

6:10 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops6h 55m

San Diego

Fri 24/4

12:30 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

C$ 524

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/5

12:10 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

Mon 4/5

1:50 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops8h 30m

C$ 531

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 13/5

6:54 p.m.-12:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

Mon 18/5

10:39 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops15h 41m

C$ 551

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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 6 March 2026.

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 45 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$ 96). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 248). 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?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 44m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Minneapolis to San Diego is about 2462 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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: Korean Air (74%), KLM (71%), Delta( 61%).

  • 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.

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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 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$ 96). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 248). 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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