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

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San Diego to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,518 mi 3h 14m nonstop +2h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and FCM, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to FCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
OMA ~5h 18m AUS ~5h 33m SLC ~5h 52m MDW ~6h 28m SFO ~6h 40m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → FCM
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
FCM → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m.
Facts

SAN–FCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to FCM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Flying Cloud Airport take approximately 3h 14m. The route covers 1,518 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to FCM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, AUS, SLC, MDW, SFO, CMH, BNA, BWI, IAD and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
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 SAN to FCM

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

SAN to FCM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to FCM ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OMA.