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Flight deals from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 21,785. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.₹ 10,474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,474, select.
San Diego.₹ 10,497 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,497, select.
San Diego.₹ 12,371 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 12,371, select.
San Diego.₹ 12,418 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 12,418, select.
San Diego.₹ 14,098 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 14,098, select.
San Diego.₹ 14,638 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 14,638, select.
San Diego.₹ 16,963 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 16,963, select.
San Diego.₹ 17,283 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 17,283, select.
San Diego.₹ 20,727 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,727, select.
San Diego.₹ 20,870 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 28 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,870, select.
San Diego.₹ 21,044 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 21,044, select.
San Diego.₹ 32,059 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,059, select.
San Diego.₹ 32,079 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,079, select.
San Diego.₹ 32,181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,181, select.
San Diego.₹ 32,473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,473, select.
San Diego.₹ 32,473 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,473, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from ₹ 14,638
Jun
from ₹ 12,371
Jul
from ₹ 10,474
Aug
from ₹ 10,497
Sep
from ₹ 12,418
Oct
from ₹ 14,098
Nov
from ₹ 17,283
Dec
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Jan
from ₹ 21,044
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Mar
from ₹ 32,473
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Direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego

Alternative Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from ₹ 10,474
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from ₹ 37,864
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Minneapolis to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 10,474
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week190

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego is ₹ 19,890. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego.
Delta, KLM and Air France fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego.
As of May 2026, there are 95 flights per week flying from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego is usually August.
If you're flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 19,890.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego is 3 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7. The city is two hours behind Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located.

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most traveled route, with 30 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from MSP to SAN is with Delta Air Lines at 21:56. Opt for the first departure with Sun Country Airlines at 06:18 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your MSP to San Diego flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego.

  • Located around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:

  • Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on schedule at their destination.

  • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego

  • ₹ 10,474 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 19,890. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap flights from MSP to San Diego, book your journey two months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from MSP to San Diego is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a deal gets even better.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's main sights.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MSP to San Diego.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Once you've hopped off your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 15 minutes or so.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CLD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MSP to San Diego flight:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Get the vehicle you prefer, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from CLD before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to San Diego in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from MSP to San Diego around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

  • After booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Diego, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are major attractions which should be on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Minneapolis to San Diego

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