Cheap flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, May 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $279
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 16
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway $280
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Minneapolis is currently $280
Cheapest business class flights $468
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is currently $468
Fastest flight 3 hr 38 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Minneapolis takes 3 hr 38 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–305
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–445

Popular airlines from San Diego to Minneapolis

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $279
    Typical price: $265–610
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - MSP Every day
    327 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - MSP Every day
  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–570
    314 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - MSP Every day
  • United
    from $299
    Typical price: $300–620
    260 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - MSP Every day
  • American
    from $393
    Typical price: $255–610
    212 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - MSP Every day
  • Sun Country Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $215–490
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - MSP Every Mon, Thu, Sun
  • Alaska
    from $419
    Typical price: $365–730
    49 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - MSP Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Minneapolis

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
    Minneapolis United States 18 min 7 mi
  • Rochester International Airport (RST)
    Rochester United States 1 hr 31 min 83 mi
  • Duluth International Airport (DLH)
    Duluth United States 2 hr 28 min 139 mi
  • La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
    La Crosse United States 2 hr 26 min 124 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Minneapolis

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Minneapolis are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $165 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $279, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $299, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis starts at $230 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, May 27.
3 hr 38 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Minneapolis.
Peak travel is summer (May–Sep), when the weather's warm. Grand Old Days (St. Paul, Jun) is a street festival with a parade, live music and food stands. Aquatennial (Jul), an annual celebration of the city's lakes and rivers, includes family-friendly events and a fireworks display. Winter (Dec–Feb) is frequently snowy. Overnight temperatures fall well below freezing. The City of Lakes Loppet (Feb) is an urban cross-country skiing festival, with races and participation.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Minneapolis really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 27 nonstop flights and 327 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Minneapolis are:
  • Southwest offers 314 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • United offers 260 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • American offers 212 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • Sun Country Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
  • Alaska offers 49 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Minneapolis.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $279, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $349, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $299, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Minneapolis.
  • There are 27 Delta direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Minneapolis at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Minneapolis.
  • There are 27 Delta direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Minneapolis start at $279 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 16 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Minneapolis start at $468 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Minneapolis start at $230 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Minneapolis, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Minneapolis starts at $280 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Minneapolis at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Minneapolis, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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