What percentage of Minneapolis to San Diego flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1.4% of flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are direct. This indicates that most travelers on this route will typically have connecting flights. For those with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data reflects trends over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

A direct flight from Minneapolis to San Diego typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 2463 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 51 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value tickets occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could help travelers identify when prices drop to a desirable level.

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Minneapolis to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Flights from Minneapolis to San Diego cover a distance of 2,463 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll typically spend a significant amount of time in transit, often involving connections, to reach your destination. Understanding the typical journey duration and price trends can help you plan your trip more effectively.

When looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, fares typically range from $384 to $910, with a median price of $548. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than the historical median for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significant discount can be challenging.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $229. Following August, July offers the next best value, with a median fare of $371. September also presents a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $478, making these months ideal for finding lower prices.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 1.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel time. This means travelers should anticipate longer journeys due to layovers.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to San Diego, including connections, takes approximately 29 hours and 12 minutes. While the non-stop flight time is 3 hours and 55 minutes, the prevalence of connecting itineraries means that most travelers will experience a much longer total travel duration. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up price alerts can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Diego

Regular price: $271 - $371

Prices for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is typically between $271 and $371. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $98

Low $271

High $371

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego is August, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1190. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $230

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,190

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Diego

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$231

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$235

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$237

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$246

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$285

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$197

$307

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$492 → $506

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$355 → $458

29%

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Minneapolis - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to San Diego are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in August

Historically, the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are found in August, at $229.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego typically take 3 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.4% of recent flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has offered direct flights on the Minneapolis to San Diego route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego appear frequently, especially in the last 30 days.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$149

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers with direct access via CBX.

📍 ~30 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$418

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73% AI deal score

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San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,434

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From MSP

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Dec 10

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,439

$1,219

Save $220

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From MSP

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Dec 01

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,585

$1,326

Save $259

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From MSP

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Jan 27

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,171

$1,029

Save $142

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Dec 09

San Diego, United States

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$1,443

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Dec 15

San Diego, United States

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$1,464

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $383. Booking 14-27 days out sees an average price of $711, while booking 60+ days in advance typically results in an average price of $775. These trends are observed across a 90-day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego is considered to be $384 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $548. Prices typically range, with 75% of deals being $910 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $384, it represents a favorable price.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego, with a median price of $229. July also offers lower prices, with a median of $371. The annual median price for this route is $548, based on data from the trailing 270 days. While September has a median price of $478, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the data.

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Minneapolis to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Diego

Regular price: $271 - $371

Prices for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is typically between $271 and $371. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $98

Low $271

High $371

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

August

Cheapest

Flights from $230

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,190

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Diego

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$231

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$235

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$237

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$246

$265

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$285

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - San Diego

Minneapolis (MSP) - San Diego (SAN)

Sun Country Airlines

$197

$307

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$492 → $506

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$355 → $458

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

Minneapolis - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to San Diego are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in August

Historically, the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are found in August, at $229.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego typically take 3 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.4% of recent flights from Minneapolis to San Diego are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has offered direct flights on the Minneapolis to San Diego route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego appear frequently, especially in the last 30 days.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$149

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers with direct access via CBX.

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,463

$1,329

Save $134

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego

Minneapolis to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Diego

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

Minneapolis - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in August

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

How do I know if a Minneapolis to San Diego flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

What percentage of Minneapolis to San Diego flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to San Diego flights?

Related routes

More routes from Minneapolis

Flights to San Diego from other cities

Minneapolis to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

Direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to San Diego

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego

Minneapolis - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in August

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Dec 15

Dec 07

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Dec 10

Dec 01

Jan 27

Dec 09

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Dec 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

How do I know if a Minneapolis to San Diego flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?