How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Minneapolis to San Diego flight route?

Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Airlines like Sun Country Air, Southwest, and Delta fly from Minneapolis to San Diego in about 3h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 46m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 (81%), Korean Air (81%), Air France (80%).

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

Booking 83 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 £231). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £354). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to San Diego flights typically cost between £222 and £401 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £210 on Sun Country Air (21 Dec–7 Jan).

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How popular is this Minneapolis to San Diego flight route?
Flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?
Airlines like Sun Country Air, Southwest, and Delta fly from Minneapolis to San Diego in about 3h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 46m. 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 (81%), Korean Air (81%), Air France (80%).
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 £231). Flying from Minneapolis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £354). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to San Diego flights typically cost between £222 and £401 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £210 on Sun Country Air (21 Dec–7 Jan).

How often are flights from Minneapolis to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Minneapolis and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Minneapolis to San Diego flights typically cost between £222 and £401 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £210 on Sun Country Air (21 Dec–7 Jan).