Cheap Flights from San Diego to Minneapolis
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August 26 - August 31
SAN - Minneapolis
$296
$161
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August 19 - August 24
SAN - Minneapolis
$299
$162
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August 26 - August 29
SAN - Minneapolis
$303
$168
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August 19 - August 20
SAN - Minneapolis
$309
$168
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August 4 - August 11
SAN - Minneapolis
$297
$168
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September 1 - September 11
SAN - Minneapolis
$235
$168
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September 12 - September 14
SAN - Minneapolis
$270
$168
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September 23 - September 28
SAN - Minneapolis
$270
$168
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September 12 - September 15
SAN - Minneapolis
$270
$168
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September 23 - September 29
SAN - Minneapolis
$262
$172
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San Diego to Minneapolis: Overview
Insights for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis
How much is a round trip from San Diego to Minneapolis
Regular price: $240 - $346
Prices for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is between $240 and $346. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.
now $161
Low $240
High $346
The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis is January, with a median price of $200. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $660. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
January
Flights from $200
March
Flights from $660
Direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis
Sun Country Airlines
Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Minneapolis
Tue, Aug 4
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$297
$168
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$316
$282
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$298
$255
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$308
$259
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$316
$294
One-way
Thu, Aug 6
SAN - Minneapolis
San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)
Frontier Airlines
$313
$212
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis
Aug 26 - Aug 31
$298 → $217
27%
Aug 24 - Aug 25
$307 → $226
26%
Aug 19 - Aug 24
$296 → $219
26%
Aug 19 - Aug 25
$286 → $211
26%
Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis
San Diego - Minneapolis route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from San Diego to Minneapolis are below the typical level, with deals around $161.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis, with a median price of $200.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 7h 24m long
Flights from San Diego to Minneapolis typically take 7h 24m, covering a distance of 2463 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
43.8% of recent flights are direct
43.8% of recent flights from San Diego to Minneapolis are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights
Sun Country Airlines is an airline offering direct flights on the San Diego to Minneapolis route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently on this route
Deals for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many deals found in the last 30 days.
San Diego main airports to depart from
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.
📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or public transport).
💸 Flights from ~$187
McClellan–Palomar (CLD)
McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Minneapolis.
📍 ~50 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$390
Minneapolis main airports to arrive at
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Minneapolis.
📍 ~10 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$187
Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative
Rochester International (RST)
Rochester International (RST) can be a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.
📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$338
Duluth International (DLH)
Duluth International (DLH) is a primary regional hub for Northern Minnesota with robust infrastructure.
📍 ~220 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$343
Sioux Falls Regional (FSD)
Sioux Falls Regional (FSD) offers a larger selection of low-cost carriers compared to smaller regional airports.
📍 ~350 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$215
Hector International (FAR)
Hector International (FAR) is a major regional airport with diverse airline representation and efficient terminal.
📍 ~360 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$228
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional (MSN) has high popularity and service levels with many direct flights.
📍 ~380 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$260
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Jul 07
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87% AI deal score
$2,217
$869
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87% AI deal score
$1,691
$869
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$1,064
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$1,080
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86% AI deal score
$1,879
$1,057
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86% AI deal score
$2,154
$904
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86% AI deal score
$2,154
$944
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86% AI deal score
$2,201
$944
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Minneapolis, United States
86% AI deal score
$2,200
$944
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86% AI deal score
$1,864
$1,035
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Minneapolis, United States
86% AI deal score
$1,941
$1,080
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Minneapolis, United States
85% AI deal score
$1,844
$1,084
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Jun 25
Minneapolis, United States
85% AI deal score
$1,851
$1,089
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Aug 28
Minneapolis, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,580
$1,029
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Jul 23
Minneapolis, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,775
$1,069
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Jul 02
Minneapolis, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,831
$1,089
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Minneapolis, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,761
$1,089
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Aug 21
Minneapolis, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,637
$1,119
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Nov 04
Minneapolis, United States
81% AI deal score
$1,289
$1,033
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Aug 14
Minneapolis, United States
81% AI deal score
$1,519
$1,119
Save $400
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Aug 08
Minneapolis, United States
81% AI deal score
$1,543
$1,119
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Sep 26
Minneapolis, United States
80% AI deal score
$1,853
$1,219
Save $634
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Oct 27
Minneapolis, United States
80% AI deal score
$1,282
$1,033
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Nov 11
Minneapolis, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,288
$1,076
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Nov 10
Minneapolis, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,289
$1,076
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Minneapolis, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,288
$1,076
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Oct 20
Minneapolis, United States
76% AI deal score
$1,788
$1,210
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76% AI deal score
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$1,210
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76% AI deal score
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76% AI deal score
$1,772
$1,210
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76% AI deal score
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$1,219
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$1,219
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76% AI deal score
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$1,219
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76% AI deal score
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$1,219
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76% AI deal score
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$1,219
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76% AI deal score
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$1,219
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76% AI deal score
$1,934
$1,306
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75% AI deal score
$1,929
$1,340
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Oct 01
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75% AI deal score
$1,965
$1,341
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75% AI deal score
$1,923
$1,349
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Minneapolis, United States
75% AI deal score
$1,893
$1,349
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Minneapolis, United States
75% AI deal score
$1,287
$1,076
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$1,767
$1,381
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74% AI deal score
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$1,340
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74% AI deal score
$1,711
$1,341
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$1,349
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74% AI deal score
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$1,349
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74% AI deal score
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$1,349
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$1,349
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74% AI deal score
$1,778
$1,349
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74% AI deal score
$1,772
$1,349
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$1,349
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$1,053
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$1,076
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$1,114
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$1,119
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$1,589
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$1,119
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$1,119
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$1,437
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71% AI deal score
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$1,119
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66% AI deal score
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