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

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1,530 mi airlines 45/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY1639
SY Sun Country
738
9:28 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
PDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2121
DL Delta
321
9:38 AM
CDT T1
11:07 AM
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2125
DL Delta
739
12:22 PM
CDT T1
1:39 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY407
SY Sun Country
738
4:03 PM
CDT T2
5:22 PM
PDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2145
DL Delta
A21N
6:45 PM
CDT T1
8:45 PM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2920
AF Air France
321
6:50 PM
CDT T1
8:53 PM
PDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2146
DL Delta
321
9:45 PM
CDT T1
11:38 PM
PDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5829
AF Air France
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2134
DL Delta
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
11:58 AM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1640
SY Sun Country
738
7:30 AM
PDT T1
1:11 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2647
DL Delta
A21N
11:54 AM
PDT T2
5:34 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2125
DL Delta
739
2:47 PM
PDT T2
8:28 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY408
SY Sun Country
738
6:33 PM
PDT T1
12:14 AM+1
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2191
DL Delta
321
9:38 PM
PDT T2
3:19 AM+1
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to San Diego
3 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 1,530 mi 3h 17m nonstop -2h behind 73 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 27 321, 739, A21N 3h17-4h 64% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 11 738 3h19-3h57 64%
AF Air France 7 321 4h03 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
A21NDL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (34 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: SY (11 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SAN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,559
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → SAN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
90%
Return
SAN → MSP
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m to 4h 3m.
Getting to MSP

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

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Flight time3h 17m to 4h 3m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights45 out / 44 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 17m to 4h 3m. The route covers 1,530 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SAN. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, SCF, BJC, PSP, SNA, ELP, HDN, FCA, DAY, APC, SDF, CGF, APF, BFI, RDU, TEB, PGD, PBI, SJD, MSY, EGE, PVR, TUS, OMA, SAT, AUS, HOU, IAH, MCI, JAC, ATL, ORD, PHX, MDW, DTW, YYC, DEN, LAX, LAS, SLC, JFK, DFW, SFO, DAL, CMH, GEG, YVR, SEA, BNA, DUB, BOI, PDX, AMS, BWI, SJC, MKE, MCO, SMF, PHL, STL, YYZ, IND, MIA, CLT, BZN, EWR, IAD, LHR, BOS, DCA, TPA, FLL and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 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.