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Flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 362 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 491 and C$ 479 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Minneapolis and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. They are Delta and Sun Country Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Sun Country Air, with the best deal found costing C$ 220. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Sun Country Air.

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 3h 58m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 78 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 6:00 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 8:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

  • What are some eco-friendly airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Booking flights by Delta Air Lines or Spirit Airlines is a sustainable way of traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. The airlines offer flights from MSP that emit around 43% and 42% less carbon per person, respectively, than the average amount of 2,793 lbs. of CO2 released per person on this route.

  • How can I get to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport?

    The Metro Bus is a popular choice for travelers going to the airport from downtown. Some hotels near the airport have complimentary airport shuttles for guests staying at the establishments. Travelers can use light rail transit from downtown Minneapolis to the airport terminals. Taxis and rideshares are ideal choices for travelers with baggage, or you can also opt for private shuttles.

  • Does Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport have accessibility services?

    Travelers with limited mobility flying to Los Angeles from MSP can request free wheelchairs ahead of their day of travel via their respective airlines. Airport employees will help passengers navigate the airport, and there are designated accessible parking spaces in the parking lots. The restrooms in the terminals are easily accessible.

  • Are there luggage-storage services at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Yes. There is a private luggage storage service operating at LAX. At the arrivals level, you can make a call to the service provider, and the company will pick up your luggage at the airport and store it for you at a fee. The company also has drop-off services for when you need your luggage back.

  • What are the parking options at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport?

    MSP has an hourly and daily parking option for short-term parking, and spots can be booked online ahead of time. Terminal 2 has a long-term economy parking option, and the availability of parking spots can be checked on the airport’s website. Valet parking is also available, and there are EV- charging stations in the airport.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport have lounges?

    Yes. American Airlines Admirals Club has two locations, in Terminals 4 and 5, and can be accessed by passengers using American Airlines or those with lounge membership programs. United Club is in Terminal 7 and is accessible for travelers using United Airlines or those with United Club Memberships. Delta Sky Club and Centurion Lounge are located in Terminal 6, and there is also a military lounge in the airport.

  • Where can I grab a bite to eat at Los Angeles International Airport?

    800 Degrees Pizza is a popular restaurant located in Terminal B of Los Angeles International Airport that serves traditional Italian food, while Barney’s Beanery can be found in Terminal 2 and serves a variety of burgers, Mexican food, and appetizers. There is also a Chick-Fil-A that can be found in Terminal 1 and is a good option for travelers short on time.

  • Which hotels are closest to Los Angeles International Airport?

    For a chic and modern choice, book a room at the 4-star Sheraton Gateway, a hotel that is less than 1mi from Los Angeles International Airport and a 20m drive from the Santa Monica Pier. The Crowne Plaza is a more casual option that is an 8m drive from the airport and a 15m drive from the Venice Canals.

  • Does Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport have any amenities for children?

    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport currently has several private lactation and nursing suites that can be found in each terminal. Additionally, there are two aviation-themed kids zones that are equipped with games and play equipment and are located in Concourses C and H.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with a furry friend, bring them to one of the enclosed grassy areas outside of the Arrivals terminals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Two such areas can be found outside of Terminal 1 and one near Terminal 2, with each of them containing waste disposal bags and trash cans.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight route: Delta, Silver Airways, Aeromexico, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Minneapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Minneapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 273 or less round-trip.
  • Several car rental companies operate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including Budget and Dollar. Once you land at the airport, you’ll find a rental car shuttle sign outside the baggage claim area. Some rental companies have complimentary shuttles that will transport you to their offices.
  • LAX has art displays scattered around the airport that feature permanent exhibitions, and you can also visit the multiple spas found in Terminals 1 and 5. LAX also has a variety of high-end stores where you can go shopping.
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has a hotel on the airport’s grounds. InterContinental Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport can be accessed from Terminal 1 using the skyway near Gate C25. The hotel offers guests showers and is ideal for passengers with early flights.
  • If you are interested in nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, there are several companies to choose from. To purchase affordable tickets, make your reservation with either Spirit or Sun Country Airlines. For a company that provides free snacks and comfortable seats, select Delta Airlines.
  • Have some extra time before your flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles? Consider purchasing a pass for either the Escape or PGA MSP Lounge in Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Both of these lounges contain televisions, magazines, drinks, and boardgames, making them a fun and convenient place to relax before beginning your travels.
  • For those traveling to Los Angeles for work, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Business Center in Terminal 1 of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. In addition to workstations and telephones, this center also has copying and faxing services as well as a FedEx counter.
  • If you are a smoker, keep in mind that smoking is prohibited inside of each of the terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). To have a cigarette, you will instead have to find a designated smoking area outside that is clearly labeled with official airport signs.
  • To ask questions about your airline or discover what type of ground transportation is best for you to head to your hotel, look for one of the help desks found near the baggage claim at Los Angeles International Airport. Open every day from 6:00 am to 12:00 am, these desks are operated by official airport employees.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, China Southern, +6 more

Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10861 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr. 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

They were flexible and let my daughter and I sit in the back of the plane.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

Broke one of our suitcases, one of my passengers was differently abled and did not receive any assistance. Plane seats are very uncomfortable.

Friendliest pros in the biz! Affordable tickets so my nonprofit can afford to fly to LA to pack thousands of meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity

Why did I get texts and notifications with incorrect information that the flight was delayed 45 minutes?

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

We booked a direct flight. Spirit changed the flight to have a 9 hour overnight layover. Not pleased.

The staff at the counter were very rude and unprofessional

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

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