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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis from $142

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in May or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$285

One-way from

$142

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 26/4-30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 37m total
  • Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 42m total
  • Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sat 26/418:05LAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mSun Country Air
Wed 30/415:24MSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/4$285
Tue 13/513:59LAX - MSP
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Sat 17/506:00MSP - LAX
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$290
Tue 13/513:59LAX - MSP
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/517:20MSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$296
Sun 11/514:45LAX - MSP
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sat 17/505:30MSP - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$424
Thu 31/716:13LAX - MSP
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/811:27MSP - LAX
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$439
Fri 29/821:10LAX - MSP
1 stop14h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/920:06MSP - LAX
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$447
Wed 9/718:15LAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 37mDelta
Sun 13/707:00MSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/4$479
Wed 4/606:00LAX - MSP
1 stop7h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/616:54MSP - LAX
1 stop7h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/4$525

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

18:05-23:47

Nonstop3h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 29/4

10:40-12:35

Nonstop3h 55m

$285

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

13:59-23:14

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 17/5

06:00-09:52

1 stop5h 52m

$290

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

13:59-23:14

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 17/5

17:20-19:15

Nonstop3h 55m

$296

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

14:45-00:35

1 stop7h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 17/5

05:30-13:05

2 stops9h 35m

$424

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

16:13-23:59

1 stop5h 46m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/8

11:27-18:06

1 stop8h 39m

$439

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Fri 29/8

21:10-13:28

1 stop14h 18m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/9

20:06-08:45

1 stop14h 39m

$447

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

18:15-23:52

Nonstop3h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 13/7

07:00-09:01

Nonstop4h 01m

$479

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

06:00-15:51

1 stop7h 51m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/6

16:54-22:39

1 stop7h 45m

$525

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

18:17-23:59

Nonstop3h 42m

$142

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

14:45-00:35

1 stop7h 50m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 20.0 - 109.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Minneapolis. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 3h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Sun Country Air ($285), Frontier ($290), and Southwest ($424) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Sun Country Air is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $142 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $162 and Alaska Airlines from $223 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Consider WestJet (100%), Air France (94%) or Virgin Atlantic (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis? While on average our users pay $248, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $251.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$259Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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DeltaCheapest$285Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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