Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, making Minneapolis two hours ahead of San Diego.
You can choose from 43 weekly San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SAN to MSP flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Minneapolis (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Delta Air Lines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SAN to MSP flights, with 84.11% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAN and MSP:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Tucson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
R 1,443 is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,792. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to MSP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SAN to MSP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive on time at their destination.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar to explore Minneapolis and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Minneapolis in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SAN to MSP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
