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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from £80

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
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 6 February 2026.

Wed 3/615:20
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Fri 5/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/2£168
Wed 1/715:00
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Wed 8/718:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 3/2£175
Mon 1/615:05
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Sun 7/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/2£183
Tue 26/517:00
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop8h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/610:52
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop11h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2£187
Mon 25/515:10
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Fri 5/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/2£190
Wed 10/615:20
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Wed 17/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/2£197
Thu 4/615:20
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 47m
Sun Country Air
Sat 13/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/2£205
Wed 11/321:40
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 00m
Delta
Tue 17/306:15
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/2£205
Mon 1/615:05
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Thu 4/618:07
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/2£212
Mon 2/318:50
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Sat 7/306:15
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/2£213
Sat 21/318:21
MSP
-
SAN
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Sat 28/314:50
SAN
-
MSP
1 stop18h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2£216
Sun 31/515:05
MSP
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 48m
Sun Country Air
Tue 2/617:54
SAN
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 39m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/2£219

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 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£168

One-way from

£80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£235
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 1/6-6/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 27m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 51m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2026.
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MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/6

15:20-17:07

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Mon 8/6

17:37-23:16

Nonstop3h 39m

£168

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 29/5

15:15-17:03

Nonstop3h 48m

San Diego

Sun 7/6

18:07-23:46

Nonstop3h 39m

£175

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/7

14:55-16:42

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Mon 13/7

17:27-23:06

Nonstop3h 39m

£183

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 26/5

17:00-23:59

1 stop8h 59m

San Diego

Tue 2/6

10:52-23:59

1 stop11h 07m

£187

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/4

18:45-20:45

Nonstop4h 00m

San Diego

Fri 10/4

14:47-20:29

Nonstop3h 42m

£205

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/3

18:45-20:47

Nonstop4h 02m

San Diego

Wed 18/3

17:45-23:23

Nonstop3h 38m

£205

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/5

21:57-23:41

Nonstop3h 44m

San Diego

Sat 16/5

06:30-12:08

Nonstop3h 38m

£205

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 24/2

08:50-10:50

Nonstop4h 00m

San Diego

Wed 4/3

15:10-20:54

Nonstop3h 44m

£213

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/6

14:50-16:37

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Wed 17/6

18:07-23:46

Nonstop3h 39m

£219

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 20/3

17:12-23:58

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

09:39-23:59

2 stops12h 20m

£255

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Minneapolis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of £64). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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 6 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines fly from Minneapolis to San Diego in about 3h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 11m. The distance from Minneapolis to San Diego is about 1530 mi. 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?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to San Diego on time: KLM (68%), Korean Air (65%), Delta (60%).

  • 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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of £64). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £132). 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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