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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego from £73

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SAN
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£146

One-way from

£73

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£220
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 3/11-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 36m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Minneapolis to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1015:06MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 30/1017:39SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9£146
Sat 18/1015:24MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 23/1017:57SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/9£154
Thu 23/1015:12MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Wed 29/1017:45SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/9£161
Wed 24/1214:54MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air
Thu 8/118:19SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9£176
Tue 18/1118:40MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 57mDelta
Tue 16/1214:08SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/9£176
Sun 23/1115:12MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Wed 26/1118:01SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/9£183
Tue 18/1112:25MSP - SAN
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 16/1209:30SAN - MSP
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£187
Sun 21/914:54MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 48mSun Country Air
Fri 26/917:54SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/9£190
Tue 4/1113:50MSP - SAN
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/1110:30SAN - MSP
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£193
Tue 18/1114:48MSP - SAN
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/1208:05SAN - MSP
2 stops13h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9£195
Fri 26/915:06MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 48mSun Country Air
Mon 29/917:51SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/9£198
Thu 2/1021:59MSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Mon 27/1016:35SAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 11/9£199

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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 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/11

15:12-17:07

Nonstop3h 55m

San Diego

Sat 15/11

17:32-23:13

Nonstop3h 41m

£146

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 31/10

14:54-16:39

Nonstop3h 45m

San Diego

Sun 2/11

17:49-23:30

Nonstop3h 41m

£176

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 23/10

21:40-23:27

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Mon 27/10

16:35-22:14

Nonstop3h 39m

£176

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 14/10

21:40-23:27

Nonstop3h 47m

San Diego

Tue 21/10

06:25-12:10

Nonstop3h 45m

£176

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/10

21:59-23:42

Nonstop3h 43m

San Diego

Sat 11/10

07:40-13:19

Nonstop3h 39m

£199

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 25/9

15:06-16:54

Nonstop3h 48m

San Diego

Mon 29/9

17:51-23:27

Nonstop3h 36m

£205

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/12

07:00-21:29

2 stops16h 29m

San Diego

Wed 10/12

08:05-23:59

2 stops13h 54m

£215

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 18/11

07:00-14:47

1 stop9h 47m

San Diego

Tue 16/12

08:05-23:59

2 stops13h 54m

£219

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/11

13:32-20:29

1 stop8h 57m

San Diego

Wed 5/11

20:59-00:04

2 stops25h 05m

£219

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/10

21:59-23:42

Nonstop3h 43m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

06:15-12:04

Nonstop3h 49m

£221

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

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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 return flight from Minneapolis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 63 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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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.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Sun Country Air and Delta fly from Minneapolis to San Diego in about 3h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Minneapolis to San Diego is about 1530 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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: Aeromexico (84%), WestJet (81%), Sun Country Air (79%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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