Minneapolis to San Diego (MSP–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 27 | 321, 739, A21N | 3h17-4h | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 11 | 738 | 3h19-3h57 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 321 | 4h03 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SAN
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SAN ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,463 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.