Traveling from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) leaving from either of these bases.
The average length of a direct flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Diego. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
With 43 direct flights a week between the two airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the busiest route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 06:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from SAN to MSP is with Delta at 23:00.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to MSP. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You can find a direct flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
You can lock in a direct flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Sun Country Airlines. This popular airline offers services from SAN.
SAN is around 3 miles from the center of San Diego. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveler tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
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About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MSP if you're taking a late flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you around 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
$88 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Return flights start from $176. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from San Diego to MSP.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Minneapolis, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Minneapolis. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from San Diego to MSP during then and you can expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 84ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in January when temperatures average between -2ºF and 30ºF.
More about Minneapolis
After booking your flight from San Diego to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
One of the best ways to experience Minneapolis is to check out its top attractions. Essential stops include Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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