Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,530
miles
2,463
kilometers
1,330
nautical miles

🕐 3h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (245°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,530 2,448
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,530 2,448
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,530 2,295
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,530 2,295
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,530 3,060
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,530 2,295
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Minneapolis and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to SAN route connects Minneapolis, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,530 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 245° from Minneapolis. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1,530 miles (2,463 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SAN typically take around 3h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,530 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.