Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MSP→SAN. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 35,000 miles + $48.83 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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MSP to SAN at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, United States (MSP)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 244 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.97 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 237 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 259 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 280 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + $39.38 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 247 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 329 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $48.83 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 276 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 297 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.97 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 59,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 246 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 36,000 pts + $49.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $38.57 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 55,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 59,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 247 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 59,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 329 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MSP to SAN on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (20 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (20 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 36,000 · Etihad Guest (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Minneapolis to San Diego award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 00:07 UTC). In business, 35,000 miles + $48.83 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business award space on 276 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 08:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MSP→SAN?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, first 320 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 237 dates, first 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 244 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 329 dates, first 329 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 247 dates, business 276 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 280 dates, business 297 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 322 dates, first 322 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MSP to SAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MSP→SAN award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with Etihad Guest (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.