Minneapolis to San Diego (FCM–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,518 mi 3h 38m nonstop -2h behind 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FCM and SAN, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCM to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric FCM→SAN MSP→SAN RST→SAN
Distance from FCM – 12 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 49 1
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 36m 3h 10m
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights · Rochester (RST) to San Diego flights · Waterloo (ALO) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCM with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
FCM: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m.
Facts

FCM–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCM to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Flying Cloud Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 38m. The route covers 1,518 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, DEN, LAS, PDX, SLC, LAX, OMA, MDW, SDF, SJC, BHM, SFO, SAT, AUS, CLT, IAD, DFW, EWR, BNA, PBI, JFK and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SAN to FCM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP, RST and ALO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCM to SAN

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FCM to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCM to SAN ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RST. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP), Rochester (RST) and Waterloo (ALO).