What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul?

Sun Country Air and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul

How many flights depart from San Diego to Minneapolis on average per day?

As of October 2026, there are 7 flights per day flying from San Diego to Minneapolis. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 64% of flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from San Diego to Minneapolis on average per week?

As of October 2026, 53 flights take off from San Diego and land in Minneapolis each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 26% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Minneapolis St Paul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Minneapolis St Paul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R2 115 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Minneapolis in 2026/27

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18:01 - 23:39SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 38mdirect

10:40 - 12:35MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

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R4 885Sun Country Air

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

19:00 - 0:37SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

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15:25 - 17:17MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 52mdirect

R5 049Sun Country Air

Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 18

18:01 - 23:39SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 38mdirect

10:40 - 12:35MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 55mdirect

R5 213Sun Country Air

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

18:20 - 23:57SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 37mdirect

15:20 - 17:17MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

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R5 541Sun Country Air

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29

18:15 - 23:53SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 38mdirect

15:25 - 17:17MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 52mdirect

R5 705Sun Country Air

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18

17:50 - 23:27SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 37mdirect

14:55 - 16:52MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 57mdirect

R5 869Sun Country Air

Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 28

18:15 - 23:52SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 37mdirect

14:50 - 16:47MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 57mdirect

R6 196Sun Country Air

Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 4

17:50 - 23:27SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 37mdirect

14:55 - 16:52MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 57mdirect

R6 524Sun Country Air

Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 28

6:35 - 14:05SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

17:55 - 23:25MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

R6 639Southwest

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 18

18:20 - 23:57SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 37mdirect

15:25 - 17:17MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 52mdirect

R6 688Sun Country Air

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14

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14:15 - 19:48SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

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15:20 - 17:06MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

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R8 655Sun Country Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

6:25 - 12:11SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 46mdirect

8:55 - 10:48MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

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R11 786Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

11:15 - 22:10SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:50 - 10:15MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

R11 901Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

9:42 - 18:43SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City

18:20 - 20:12MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 52mdirect

R11 950Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

12:05 - 22:25SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 20m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

9:55 - 15:00MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

7h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R11 983Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

12:15 - 21:20SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

5:30 - 11:45MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

8h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

R12 081Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

6:53 - 17:10SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 17m1 stop Portland

18:08 - 11:31MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

19h 23m2 stops Portland Oakland

R12 458Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

9:45 - 20:32SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 47m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

5:45 - 9:05MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

5h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

R13 180United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

9:45 - 20:32SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 47m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

5:45 - 12:18MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

8h 33m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

R13 262United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

15:30 - 21:08SAN San Diego-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

3h 38mdirect

21:59 - 23:48MSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAN San Diego

3h 49mdirect

R13 425Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

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Nov 18

SAN6:35San Diego

5h 30m

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MSP14:05Minneapolis St Paul

Nov 18

MSP17:55Minneapolis St Paul

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SAN23:25San Diego

R6 639

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Dec 10

SAN10:55San Diego

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MSP21:20Minneapolis St Paul

Dec 12

MSP13:45Minneapolis St Paul

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SAN18:20San Diego

R6 803

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Oct 20

SAN10:50San Diego

7h 10m

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MSP20:00Minneapolis St Paul

Oct 26

MSP19:00Minneapolis St Paul

5h 45m

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SAN22:45San Diego

R7 000

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

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Dec 7

SAN7:12San Diego

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MSP23:59Minneapolis St Paul

Dec 17

MSP14:26Minneapolis St Paul

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SAN23:01San Diego

R7 327

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Oct 22

SAN20:55San Diego

18h 15m

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MSP17:10Minneapolis St Paul

Oct 28

MSP14:56Minneapolis St Paul

19h 26m

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SAN8:22San Diego

R7 459

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Dec 12

SAN7:12San Diego

14h 47m

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MSP23:59Minneapolis St Paul

Dec 17

MSP14:26Minneapolis St Paul

10h 35m

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SAN23:01San Diego

R7 655

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R6 639

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SAN San Diego - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

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Thu 24/12

18:20-23:57

Nonstop3h 37m

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Thu 14/1

15:25-17:17

Nonstop3h 52m

R6 688

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Minneapolis?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R5 131 to R7 950.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R4 885.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Minneapolis?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R5 721. If you don’t want to visit Minneapolis in February, then you should wait until January to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R5 869.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Minneapolis from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Minneapolis for around R6 508 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Minneapolis from San Diego for as low as R4 688 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Minneapolis flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Diego to Minneapolis flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Diego to Minneapolis flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for San Diego to Minneapolis flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

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Best price found	R2 115
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Minneapolis	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Minneapolis from San Diego in the past 72 hours is R2 115. The best return flight deal from San Diego to Minneapolis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R4 885.

Direct flights go from San Diego to Minneapolis every day.

There is 1 airport in Minneapolis. From San Diego there are direct flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Minneapolis

How far is San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul by plane?
Minneapolis St Paul is 2461,7 km away from San Diego.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Minneapolis St Paul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Minneapolis St Paul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to Minneapolis?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Diego and Minneapolis, the leading plane model is Airbus A321-100/200, making up 40,04% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 30,08%, Boeing 737-900 with 6,64%, and Airbus A321neo with 3,22%.

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Can I find flights from San Diego to Minneapolis with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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