Minneapolis to San Diego (MSP–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 25 | 321, 739 | 3h43-3h47 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h47 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→SAN | RST→SAN | DLH→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 46m | 3h 10m | 3h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SAN is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,463 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Eppley Airfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Duluth (DLH) and Waterloo (ALO).