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Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Minneapolis

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Minneapolis

September 23 - September 28

Cheapest
Best

SAN - Minneapolis

$270

$144

Round trip

October 6 - October 12

SAN - Minneapolis

$256

$147

Round trip

October 21 - October 28

SAN - Minneapolis

$263

$148

Round trip

September 1 - September 12

Earliest

SAN - Minneapolis

$232

$154

Round trip

September 15 - September 17

SAN - Minneapolis

$271

$155

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September 25 - September 28

SAN - Minneapolis

$270

$155

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September 18 - September 21

SAN - Minneapolis

$270

$155

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October 21 - November 7

SAN - Minneapolis

$232

$155

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October 21 - November 4

SAN - Minneapolis

$237

$155

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October 10 - November 4

SAN - Minneapolis

$226

$155

Round trip

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San Diego to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

Fares for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis typically range from $238 to $547, with a median price of $299. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
If you are looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Minneapolis, the cheapest months to fly are January, with a median fare of $200, followed by September and October, both with median fares of $218. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.
A typical journey from San Diego to Minneapolis takes about 7h 24m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2463 km. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically connect twice.
When flying from San Diego to Minneapolis, 43.8% of recent fares were for direct flights. This indicates a mixed availability of non-stop options, with many itineraries involving connections. For those flights that do connect, the median number of stopovers is two.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Minneapolis

Regular price: $220 - $370

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 $220 and $370. The current lowest deal is $147 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $147

Low $220

High $370

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

Cheapest

Flights from $200

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $660

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Direct flights from San Diego to Minneapolis

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Minneapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$410

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$358

$306

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$256

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$297

$263

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$297

$234

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Minneapolis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$238

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$316  →  $186

41%

6 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 31

$295  →  $172

42%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$271  →  $154

43%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$270  →  $154

43%

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 prices around $147.

📅 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

Total flight time is 7h 24m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Minneapolis is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.8% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.8% of flights from San Diego to Minneapolis are direct, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is a direct airline option for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Minneapolis appear frequently, so check often.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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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83% AI deal score

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$1,089

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82% AI deal score

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$1,119

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81% AI deal score

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$1,033

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$1,076

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Minneapolis is between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $245. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of travel typically sees prices rise to approximately $319. Prices for bookings made 60 or more days out also tend to be higher, averaging $327.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis is considered to be $238 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $299. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $547 or less.

Historically, January, September, and October are the months with the cheapest flights from San Diego to Minneapolis. January typically sees a median price of $200. Both September and October have historically offered median prices of $218. The annual median price for this route is $299.