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How much do flights to San Diego cost?
Getting from San Diego airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-20 min | $2.50; single ride fare | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | $2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trolley network | |
10-20 min | $15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12 – $30; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or pre-arranged travel | |
10-20 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring San Diego region |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
- Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Diego
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Minneapolis to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 1 total | Daily flights: 0.14 average | Most flights: Friday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 1 total | Daily flights: 0.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 14.09 | Tue 15.09 | Wed 16.09 | Thu 17.09 | Fri 18.09 | Sat 19.09 | Sun 20.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 21.09 | Tue 22.09 | Wed 23.09 | Thu 24.09 | Fri 25.09 | Sat 26.09 | Sun 27.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Minneapolis to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Sun Country Airlines | SCX | SY | Yes |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Diego
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 18°C | 10°C |
| February | 17°C | 10°C |
| March | 18°C | 11°C |
| April | 19°C | 12°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 19°C |
| October | 23°C | 16°C |
| November | 21°C | 13°C |
| December | 17°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
San Diego travel tips
Head to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve from San Diego for a day in nature
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a natural landmark of national importance to the north of La Jolla. To get there from San Diego, you can use the railroad. The national park is famous for its complete seclusion. The site is home to the endangered Torrey pines, which grow here and on Santa Rosa Island only. You can also watch the migration of whales from the rocks.
Do I need to rent a car in San Diego?
Renting a car in San Diego is a nice option only for those tourists who are going to travel a lot in the surrounding area (for example, to Legoland). Moving around the city by car is quite difficult due to traffic jams and paid parking.
Ready to bet on your favourite horse at the San Diego races?
Going to the races is a must-do in San Diego. Head to Surfside Race Place, and be sure to bet on your favourite horse! The events are held here from Thursday to Sunday every week. Stay responsible!
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