Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from C$ 173

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Sun 24/511:10 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop27h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/51:38 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 341
Thu 22/103:10 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 46m
Sun Country Air
Wed 28/105:45 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 33m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 25/4C$ 346
Sun 16/88:10 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun Country Air
Thu 20/86:08 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 37m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 360
Sun 22/113:10 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 51m
Sun Country Air
Fri 27/116:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 38m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 374
Thu 28/56:45 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 54m
Delta
Sun 31/56:30 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 38m
Delta
Deal found 23/4C$ 380
Wed 19/83:30 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Thu 20/86:08 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 37m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 387
Sat 23/59:39 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/911:35 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 389
Wed 19/83:30 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Fri 21/85:53 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 40m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 401
Fri 14/86:30 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 18/84:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 408
Tue 2/63:05 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Wed 3/66:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 414
Tue 2/63:05 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Thu 4/66:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 428
Fri 21/86:20 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 25/87:00 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 341

One-way from

C$ 173

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 503
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 24/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 57m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 22/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 46m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/8

6:25 p.m.-8:21 p.m.

Nonstop3h 56m

San Diego

Sun 16/8

1:30 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 380

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 15/7

8:50 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

11:48 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 52m

C$ 380
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/6

3:05 p.m.-4:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 48m

San Diego

Tue 2/6

5:54 p.m.-11:33 p.m.

Nonstop3h 39m

C$ 442

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 22/5

11:25 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

Nonstop3h 52m

San Diego

Mon 25/5

6:30 a.m.-12:08 p.m.

Nonstop3h 38m

C$ 517

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 25/6

7:05 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

San Diego

Sun 28/6

7:56 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 530

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 25/6

7:05 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

San Diego

Mon 29/6

7:56 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 530

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 27/5

9:00 a.m.-2:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Sun 31/5

5:45 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 530

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 28/5

12:23 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

San Diego

Sun 31/5

5:45 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 530

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 23/5

11:25 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

Nonstop3h 52m

San Diego

Sat 19/9

8:50 a.m.-2:34 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 585

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 15/9

12:25 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops8h 30m

San Diego

Thu 24/9

3:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops6h 45m

C$ 603

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

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 44 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 374). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 639). 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 28 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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Related info for your journey

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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 48m. Fly via Delta or Sun Country Air 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: Sun Country Air (91%), Delta (86%), KLM( 82%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 374). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 639). 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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