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C$ 135 Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego (MSP-SAN)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego

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Recent one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego

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The cheapest plane tickets to San Diego found on KAYAK recently.
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2:34 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:55 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 270Sun Country Air
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Fri, 27 Sep - Thu, 10 Oct
2:34 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:15 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 283Sun Country Air
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Sun, 22 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
2:20 p.m. - 4:06 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 46mdirect
5:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 45mdirect
C$ 297Sun Country Air
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Fri, 16 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
9:57 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 47mdirect
4:30 p.m. - 10:08 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 38mdirect
C$ 326Delta
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Thu, 1 Aug - Thu, 8 Aug
9:57 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 47mdirect
4:29 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 46mdirect
C$ 353Delta
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Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
5:20 p.m. - 10:46 p.m.MSP-SAN
7h 26m1 stop
12:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-MSP
9h 04m1 stop
C$ 354Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
6:42 a.m. - 1:11 p.m.MSP-SAN
8h 29m1 stop
7:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.SAN-MSP
7h 30m1 stop
C$ 459American Airlines
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Sat, 9 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
2:02 p.m. - 7:46 p.m.MSP-SAN
7h 44m1 stop
2:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-MSP
7h 59m1 stop
C$ 475Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Thu, 10 Oct
8:00 a.m. - 6:23 p.m.MSP-SAN
12h 23m2 stops
3:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.SAN-MSP
6h 25m1 stop
C$ 535United Airlines
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Sat, 10 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
9:50 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.MSP-SAN
11h 50m2 stops
9:16 a.m. - 5:42 p.m.SAN-MSP
6h 26m1 stop
C$ 591United Airlines
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Sat, 9 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
3:30 p.m. - 5:22 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 52mdirect
C$ 135Sun Country Air
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Tue, 28 May
2:34 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
C$ 169Sun Country Air
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Mon, 14 Oct
5:25 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.MSP-SAN
11h 34m2 stops
C$ 271United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep
1:26 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSP-SAN
12h 33m2 stops
C$ 289Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 26 Jun
11:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.MSP-SAN
6h 55m1 stop
C$ 292Southwest
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Thu, 23 May
7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.MSP-SAN
11h 45m2 stops
C$ 305Southwest
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Thu, 23 May
11:05 a.m. - 12:58 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 53mdirect
C$ 312Delta
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Wed, 18 Sep
7:59 p.m. - 4:57 p.m.MSP-SAN
22h 58m2 stops
C$ 330Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 21 Oct
10:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 40mdirect
C$ 339Delta
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Fri, 7 Jun
11:21 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.MSP-SAN
13h 04m2 stops
C$ 345United Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug
11:35 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 50mdirect
2:35 p.m. - 8:09 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 34mdirect
C$ 748Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Sun, 26 May
2:45 p.m. - 4:37 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 52mdirect
5:35 p.m. - 11:11 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 36mdirect
C$ 774Sun Country Air
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Fri, 17 May - Fri, 24 May
9:31 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.MSP-SAN
3h 50mdirect
11:52 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 39mdirect
C$ 816Delta
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Sat, 18 May - Tue, 21 May
11:00 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.MSP-SAN
7h 10m1 stop
6:15 a.m. - 11:56 a.m.SAN-MSP
3h 41mdirect
C$ 828Delta
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 22 May
9:31 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.MSP-SAN
3h 50mdirect
5:50 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 39mdirect
C$ 1,283Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Fri, 24 May
5:20 a.m. - 12:46 p.m.MSP-SAN
9h 26m1 stop
6:20 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.SAN-MSP
8h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,360United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 22 May
6:24 p.m. - 8:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 53mdirect
2:35 p.m. - 8:12 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 37mdirect
C$ 1,386Delta
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 22 May
2:34 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:15 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 270Sun Country Air
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Fri, 27 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
2:34 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:15 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 283Sun Country Air
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Sun, 22 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
2:20 p.m. - 4:06 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 46mdirect
5:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 45mdirect
C$ 297Sun Country Air
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Fri, 16 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
3:00 p.m. - 4:43 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:55 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 304Sun Country Air
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Mon, 23 Sep - Thu, 10 Oct
2:54 p.m. - 4:36 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 42mdirect
5:40 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 317Sun Country Air
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Thu, 4 Jul - Sat, 6 Jul
9:57 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 47mdirect
4:30 p.m. - 10:08 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 38mdirect
C$ 326Delta
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Thu, 1 Aug - Mon, 5 Aug
3:00 p.m. - 4:43 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:40 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 331Sun Country Air
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Thu, 26 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
2:54 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 46mdirect
5:25 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 345Sun Country Air
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Fri, 2 Aug - Thu, 8 Aug
9:57 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 47mdirect
4:29 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 46mdirect
C$ 353Delta
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Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
3:14 p.m. - 4:57 p.m.MSP-SAN
3h 43mdirect
5:15 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.SAN-MSP
3h 40mdirect
C$ 358Sun Country Air
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Thu, 10 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct

Flights from Minneapolis to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego is April, where tickets cost C$ 379 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 522 and C$ 488 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 40 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Diego from Minneapolis were found on Sun Country Air (C$ 135) and United Airlines (C$ 271), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Sun Country Air (C$ 270) and Delta (C$ 326).

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 3h 49m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego take?

A direct flight to San Diego will take on average 3h 42m to travel the 3,963 km flying distance from Minneapolis.

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 6:05 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:57 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to San Diego jets off at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

When to book flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

  • Does Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    Customers with mobility limitations have the special needs shuttle to travel between terminals. This service is also available if you have small children and are carrying luggage. The service offers an alternative to the light rail, which should transport passengers between terminals. You can access the shuttle at Terminal 2. It drops off at Terminal 1 and also makes return trips.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Minneapolis to San Diego, California?

    You can book different flights through KAYAK if you want to fly from Minneapolis to San Diego. There are nonstop flights from Delta you can use if you want to travel quickly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Delta also offers a flight that includes one stop at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

  • Can I access free Wi-Fi at San Diego International Airport?

    You can connect to the San Diego International Airport free Wi-Fi by searching “#SANfreewifi.” This service includes 2h sessions and offers speeds that allow streaming and downloads. If you want to use it longer, you can log back in and a new session is activated at no cost.

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Diego International Airport?

    There are several pet relief areas at the San Diego International Airport. You can find one of these facilities in pre-security areas, and one is located in Terminal 2 West. Each of these facilities is outfitted with natural and artificial grass, trash cans, bags, and a sink.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego was C$ 99 for a one-way ticket and C$ 198 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from Minneapolis St Paul. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to San Diego flight route: Delta, Cape Air, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to San Diego

  • Travelers flying from Minneapolis, Minnesota to San Diego, California, can travel through the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), which offers multiple airlines, including Frontier, Delta, and Alaska Airlines.
  • People with mobility limitations and families with small children and heavy luggage can use the Special Needs shuttle at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, which is an alternative to the light rail between terminals.
  • Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) is available throughout the terminals and public areas at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Open your device and connect to the MSP Airport Wi-Fi. You need to accept the terms and conditions to unlock access to the service.
  • You can use the quiet seating area in Terminal 1 Mezzanine Level opposite the Airport Mall at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The area is suitable for resting, reading, and meditation.
  • Traveling from Minneapolis through Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, you’ll arrive at San Diego through the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which serves downtown San Diego and neighboring areas.
  • For people with disabilities, the San Diego International Airport offers different services, including wheelchair accessibility at all terminals. You can find parking spaces for disabled passengers in all parking lots.
  • To travel from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego, you can use public transit, which stops between Terminals 1 and 2. The bus service offers 15min trips that connect with Coaster, Trolley, and Amtrak stations.
  • There are dining services at San Diego International Airport. Find Bankers Hill Bar & Market in Terminal 1 at Gate 7. The California Pizza Kitchen is in Terminal 2 at Gate 26.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Minneapolis to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Minneapolis St Paul to San Diego

Monday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/5Tue
directSun Country Air
3h 52mMSP-SAN
C$ 135
14/10Mon
directSun Country Air
3h 43mMSP-SAN
C$ 169
18/9Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 34mMSP-SAN
C$ 271
26/6Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 33mMSP-SAN
C$ 289
23/5Thu
1 stopSouthwest
6h 55mMSP-SAN
C$ 292
23/5Thu
2 stopsSouthwest
11h 45mMSP-SAN
C$ 305
18/9Wed
directDelta
3h 53mMSP-SAN
C$ 312
21/10Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
22h 58mMSP-SAN
C$ 330
7/6Fri
directDelta
3h 40mMSP-SAN
C$ 339
17/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 04mMSP-SAN
C$ 345

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Last minute flights from Minneapolis to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Minneapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/5Tue
directDelta
3h 50mMSP-SAN
26/5Sun
directDelta
3h 34mSAN-MSP
C$ 748
17/5Fri
directSun Country Air
3h 52mMSP-SAN
24/5Fri
directSun Country Air
3h 36mSAN-MSP
C$ 774
18/5Sat
directDelta
3h 50mMSP-SAN
21/5Tue
directDelta
3h 39mSAN-MSP
C$ 816
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mMSP-SAN
22/5Wed
directDelta
3h 41mSAN-MSP
C$ 828
21/5Tue
directDelta
3h 50mMSP-SAN
24/5Fri
directDelta
3h 39mSAN-MSP
C$ 1,283
19/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 26mMSP-SAN
22/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 05mSAN-MSP
C$ 1,360
19/5Sun
directDelta
3h 53mMSP-SAN
22/5Wed
directDelta
3h 37mSAN-MSP
C$ 1,386

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Minneapolis - San Diego Flights

Departure:

Minneapolis (undefined)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Cabin classes:

C$ 625

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