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 2h 52m nonstop +2h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and FCM, connecting options are available through 18 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
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
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 Minneapolis from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Flying Cloud Airport.
Metric SAN→FCM LAX→FCM
Distance from SAN – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 52m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 64% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Flying Cloud Airport.
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 2h 52m.
Facts

SAN–FCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections18 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/Chicago
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 2h 52m. 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 STP, OMA, SLC, AUS, LAX, MDW, SFO, IAH, CMH, RIC, MSY, BNA, BWI, CLT, PBI, IAD, MCO and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from FCM to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 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 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STP. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).