Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from C$ 206

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 10 June 2026.

Fri 31/78:10 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun Country Air
Wed 12/86:22 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 388
Sat 18/73:20 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Tue 21/76:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 402
Wed 2/92:15 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/96:45 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 413
Fri 31/78:10 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun Country Air
Thu 13/85:52 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 416
Tue 1/1210:30 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Tue 8/128:25 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 427
Fri 24/73:05 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Fri 31/75:27 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 7/6C$ 429
Mon 13/72:40 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Sat 18/76:07 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 10/6C$ 443
Tue 13/102:25 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sat 17/107:20 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 455
Thu 8/107:45 a.m.
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Wed 14/105:51 p.m.
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 33m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/6C$ 457
Wed 11/115:55 p.m.
MSP
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SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Sat 14/116:50 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 9/6C$ 463
Sat 7/111:45 p.m.
MSP
-
SAN
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/118:25 a.m.
SAN
-
MSP
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 9/6C$ 470

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 388

One-way from

C$ 206

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 494
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 31/7-11/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 24m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 22/10

9:55 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

San Diego

Wed 28/10

6:35 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 463
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 13/7

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

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Sun 19/7

5:37 p.m.-11:16 p.m.

Nonstop3h 39m

C$ 499

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

12:35 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Fri 4/12

6:40 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 548

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/7

3:10 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Tue 14/7

7:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

C$ 577

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 15/10

9:55 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

12:40 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops9h 45m

C$ 583

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 18/7

5:55 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops7h 35m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

10:40 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 612

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 17/7

5:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops8h 20m

San Diego

Wed 22/7

6:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

C$ 623

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 18/11

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

Nonstop4h 00m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

3:10 p.m.-8:57 p.m.

Nonstop3h 47m

C$ 626

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/10

5:55 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/10

5:50 p.m.-11:34 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 626

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 17/10

7:01 a.m.-6:29 p.m.

2 stops13h 28m

San Diego

Mon 26/10

6:15 a.m.-6:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

C$ 630

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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$ 386). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 654). 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 10 June 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 47m. Fly via Southwest or Sun Country Air 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: Sun Country Air (94%), Delta (83%), Korean Air( 77%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of C$ 386). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 654). 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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