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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $39 and round-trip from $170. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Tue, Nov 10 | Sun Country Airlines
      SAN 5:55 PM
      3h 38m
      Nonstop
      MSP 11:33 PM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Sat, Nov 14 | Sun Country Airlines
      $256 $335
      24% off
      24% off
      $335 $256
    • MSP 2:55 PM
      3h 57m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:52 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Tue, Dec 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      SAN 6:20 PM
      3h 37m
      Nonstop
      MSP 11:57 PM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun Country Airlines
      $268 $335
      20% off
      20% off
      $335 $268
    • MSP 6:45 AM
      19h 13m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 6:30 AM
      15h 53m
      1 stop
      MSP 12:23 AM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $170 $335
      49% off
      49% off
      $335 $170
    • MSP 2:33 PM
      11h 24m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 4:53 PM
      5h 11m
      1 stop
      MSP 12:04 AM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $175
      48% off
      $335 $175
    • MSP 2:10 PM
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 11:14 AM
      11h 9m
      1 stop
      MSP 12:23 AM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $187
      44% off
      $335 $187
    • MSP 2:32 PM
      11h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 4:53 PM
      5h 11m
      1 stop
      MSP 12:04 AM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $216
      36% off
      $335 $216
    • MSP 7:00 AM
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      SAN 3:10 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Dec 10 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 6:30 AM
      15h 53m
      1 stop
      MSP 12:23 AM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $235
      30% off
      $335 $235
    • MSP 7:00 AM
      10h 58m
      1 stop
      SAN 3:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 5:49 PM
      3h 38m
      Nonstop
      MSP 11:27 PM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Wed, Nov 25 | Sun Country Airlines
      $250
      25% off
      $335 $250
    • MSP 7:00 AM
      11h 8m
      1 stop
      SAN 4:08 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
      SAN 4:53 PM
      18h 45m
      1 stop
      MSP 1:38 PM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      $252
      25% off
      $335 $252
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      SAN 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MSP 4:00 PM
      San Diego - Minneapolis | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MSP 6:45 AM
      5h 36m
      1 stop
      SAN 10:21 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      $39 $163
      76% off
      76% off
      $163 $39
    • MSP 7:00 AM
      18h 57m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $50 $163
      69% off
      69% off
      $163 $50
    • MSP 2:33 PM
      11h 24m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
      $87 $163
      47% off
      47% off
      $163 $87
    • MSP 2:10 PM
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 6 | Frontier Airlines
      $87
      47% off
      $163 $87
    • MSP 7:00 AM
      10h 58m
      1 stop
      SAN 3:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $87
      47% off
      $163 $87
    • MSP 2:39 PM
      11h 18m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
      $88
      46% off
      $163 $88
    • MSP 2:10 PM
      22h 9m
      1 stop
      SAN 10:19 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $88
      46% off
      $163 $88
    • MSP 2:10 PM
      22h 9m
      1 stop
      SAN 10:19 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $88
      46% off
      $163 $88
    • MSP 2:10 PM
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $88
      46% off
      $163 $88
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Mon, Dec 14 | Sun Country Airlines
      $122 $163
      25% off
      25% off
      $163 $122
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 13 | Sun Country Airlines
      $122 $197
      38% off
      38% off
      $197 $122
    • MSP 3:35 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:26 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      $130 $163
      20% off
      20% off
      $163 $130
    • MSP 3:35 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:26 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Sun Country Airlines
      $130
      34% off
      $197 $130
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 6 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      34% off
      $197 $131
    • MSP 3:25 PM
      3h 52m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:17 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      34% off
      $197 $131
    • MSP 2:55 PM
      3h 57m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:52 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Mon, Dec 21 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      34% off
      $197 $131
    • MSP 3:15 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:06 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Fri, Nov 20 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      33% off
      $197 $132
    • MSP 3:20 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:11 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      33% off
      $197 $132
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 13 | Sun Country Airlines
      $122 $709
      83% off
      83% off
      $709 $122
    • MSP 3:35 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:26 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Sun Country Airlines
      $130 $709
      82% off
      82% off
      $709 $130
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 6 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131 $709
      82% off
      82% off
      $709 $131
    • MSP 2:55 PM
      3h 57m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:52 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Mon, Dec 21 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      82% off
      $709 $131
    • MSP 3:25 PM
      3h 52m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:17 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      82% off
      $709 $131
    • MSP 3:15 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:06 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Fri, Nov 20 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      81% off
      $709 $132
    • MSP 3:20 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:11 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      81% off
      $709 $132
    • MSP 3:00 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:51 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Nov 7 | Sun Country Airlines
      $141
      80% off
      $709 $141
    • MSP 2:55 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:46 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 15 | Sun Country Airlines
      $142
      80% off
      $709 $142
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 1 | Sun Country Airlines
      $220 $800
      73% off
      73% off
      $800 $220
    • MSP 2:35 PM
      3h 45m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:20 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Sun Country Airlines
      $303 $800
      62% off
      62% off
      $800 $303
    • MSP 8:55 AM
      3h 53m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:48 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Wed, Oct 28 | Delta Air Lines
      $463 $800
      42% off
      42% off
      $800 $463
    • MSP 6:20 PM
      3h 52m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:12 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 1 | Delta Air Lines
      $463
      42% off
      $800 $463
    • MSP 8:55 AM
      3h 53m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:48 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
      $608
      24% off
      $800 $608
    • MSP 8:55 AM
      3h 53m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:48 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Oct 31 | Delta Air Lines
      $618
      23% off
      $800 $618
    • MSP 10:16 AM
      3h 52m
      Nonstop
      SAN 12:08 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
      $618
      23% off
      $800 $618
    • MSP 8:55 AM
      3h 53m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:48 AM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
      $629
      21% off
      $800 $629
    • MSP 6:20 PM
      3h 52m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:12 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      $640
      20% off
      $800 $640
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • MSP 2:35 PM
      3h 45m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:20 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Sun Country Airlines
      $303 $443
      32% off
      32% off
      $443 $303
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Mon, Dec 14 | Sun Country Airlines
      $122 $163
      25% off
      25% off
      $163 $122
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 13 | Sun Country Airlines
      $122 $197
      38% off
      38% off
      $197 $122
    • MSP 3:35 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:26 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      $130
      20% off
      $163 $130
    • MSP 3:35 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:26 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Sun Country Airlines
      $130
      34% off
      $197 $130
    • MSP 3:10 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:01 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Dec 6 | Sun Country Airlines
      $131
      34% off
      $197 $131
    • MSP 3:15 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:06 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Fri, Nov 20 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      33% off
      $197 $132
    • MSP 3:20 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 5:11 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Sun Country Airlines
      $132
      33% off
      $197 $132
    • MSP 3:00 PM
      3h 51m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:51 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Sat, Nov 7 | Sun Country Airlines
      $141
      28% off
      $197 $141
    • MSP 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Minneapolis - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Minneapolis to San Diego are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of $109. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as $452.

$452
$281
$109
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  • $109
    Feb
  • $142
    Mar
  • $267
    Apr
  • $141
    May
  • $188
    Jun
  • $248
    Jul
  • $147
    Aug
  • $226
    Sep
  • $160
    Oct
  • $203
    Nov
  • $222
    Dec
  • $452
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$445
$306
$166
$27
  • $241
    Mon
  • $166
    Tue
  • $445
    Wed
  • $362
    Thu
  • $190
    Fri
  • $355
    Sat
  • $241
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from $39) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From $39
Sun Country Airlines
From $108
Delta Air Lines
From $131
American Airlines
From $173
Alaska Airlines
From $192
Hahn Air
From $232
United Airlines
From $256

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What is the flight schedule from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. SY407

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:10 PM

    MSP

    3h 51m

    5:01 PM

    SAN

    - - - W - - S
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  2. F91149

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    2:33 PM

    MSP

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    3:48 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  3. F92817

    Denver International Airport

    2:28 PM

    DEN

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    3:58 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  4. F93749

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    12:10 PM

    MSP

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    1:45 PM

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  5. F91469

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    LAS

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S

  6. F91291

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    7:00 AM

    MSP

    2h 19m

    Nonstop

    8:19 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  7. F92817

    Denver International Airport

    2:28 PM

    DEN

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    3:58 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  8. F91149

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    2:33 PM

    MSP

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    3:48 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  9. F92711

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 28m

    Nonstop

    11:57 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  10. SY111

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    6:40 AM

    MSP

    3h 22m

    Nonstop

    8:02 AM

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  11. F91469

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    LAS

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S

  12. F91291

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    7:00 AM

    MSP

    2h 19m

    Nonstop

    8:19 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. F92711

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 28m

    Nonstop

    11:57 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and San Diego International Airport

Learn about Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,467.03 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $39
Cheapest return ticket price $170

FAQs for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport takes about 3 hours 29 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • The earliest flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport departs at 08:55, and the last departs at 21:59, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $594 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) at 08:55 and arrives in San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 10:47.
  • The latest flight departs from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) at 21:40 and arrives in San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 23:27.
    • The distance from San Diego International Airport to downtown is about 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from McClellan-Palomar Airport to downtown is about 47 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
  • Sun Country Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1001 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport currently start from $39, and round-trip fares start from $170. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines operate direct flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 26 minutes, and around 30 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport is $357. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet and Sun Country Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with one-way fares starting from $39. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport operates around 29 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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