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Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis is February, where tickets cost C$ 386 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 563 and C$ 489 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 7 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Minneapolis, with an average flight time of 3h 37m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 70 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 12:32 am and will be landing in Minneapolis at 6:13 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:44 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Minneapolis 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis

  • Are there special services for travelers taking flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Yes, travelers can take advantage of special services at LAX Airport. For example, LAX offers Meet & Greet Services to visitors that require help locating the airport or wish to speed up their travel arrangements. The service includes a private greeter who will meet you at the gate, help with your luggage, and accompany you through immigration and security checks. Additionally, LAX offers free wheelchair assistance to tourists with mobility problems or disabilities.

  • Which is the widely preferred departure airport for travelers flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    The most popular departure airport for passengers flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is because LAX is easily accessible from all areas of Los Angeles due to its convenient location close to major roads and excellent access to public transportation.

  • What other cities near Minneapolis are accessible for passengers from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)?

    Passengers flying into MSP Airport from Los Angeles may easily reach a number of cities close to Minneapolis. For instance, St. Paul, which lies directly east of Minneapolis, is close to MSP Airport and is easily reachable by the Metro Transit Light Rail. It is also possible to reach other cities like Bloomington, Edina, and Minnetonka.

  • What steps must I take to get on the first flight leaving Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis?

    If you spend the night before your flight at a hotel close to LAX Airport, you may swiftly board the earliest flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Booking a room at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport might be a good option given that LAX is only a 5 minutes walk away.

  • What special rules regarding flying with pets are in place for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)-Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) route?

    Travelers on the LAX-MSP flight route shouldn't have any major concerns about the security of their pets while they are in this Los Angeles airport. Visitors who are traveling with their four-legged friends are welcomed at LAX airport provided the pets remain leashed at all times.

  • When hiring a car from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), what booster seat safety concerns should travelers be aware of?

    According to Minneapolis law, young children under the age of five are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a moving vehicle. These kids need to be secured in the backseat of the car with the proper safety belts. 

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport?

    There are several companies offering daily flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, with Delta, Spirit, and Sun Country Airlines often flying non-stop between the two airports. Domestic Delta flights operate in Terminal 3 at LAX, while both Spirit and Sun Country can be found in Terminal 5.

  • Which perks do the different airlines provide at LAX?

    Delta Airlines at LAX has one of its Sky Club & Partner Lounges in Terminal 3 available to its passengers, with services such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a dining area, and a bar.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport?

    Yes, the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel is onsite. There is a connection to the hotel at Terminal 1, through the skyway link on Concourse C, for travelers who are not picking up any luggage. For those heading to Baggage Claim, the hotel offers a shuttle service that departs from the ground transportation center every 20 minutes.

  • What are my transportation options upon arrival at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport?

    Passengers taking a flight from Los Angeles To Minneapolis can take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train upon arrival at MSP, which stops at both terminals and connects you to different parts of the city, including downtown Minneapolis to the north. There is also a city bus service (route 54) that picks up passengers from Terminal 1. Otherwise, travelers may choose to get a cab or use other app-based ride services, or even rent a vehicle from the different onsite rental car agencies.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and KLM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Minneapolis from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 221 or less one-way and C$ 226 or less round-trip.
  • Most commercial travelers flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis opt to land at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) rather than alternate nearby airports, like Rochester (RST) Airport. This is due to the fact that the MSP airport is situated closer to many Minneapolis businesses offices that these travelers may visit while they are in the city.
  • Parents can take a leisure flight on Delta, American, or Alaska airlines from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Your children can simply stream live their beloved movies, TV shows, or music on the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis owing to these firms' free internet services available on board.
  • The lounges at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer some of the most relaxing environments for travelers to unwind in while they wait to board one of the many flights to Minneapolis. The American Admirals Club, found at Terminal 6, Airside, is one lounge where most economy travelers choose to decompress.
  • The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a rather big airport, with a total of nine terminals, so make sure you follow all the safety procedures to speed up your departure process. Allow at least three to five minutes to walk between each adjacent terminal. There is also a free shuttle bus picking up and dropping off passengers at all the different terminals every 10 minutes.
  • In case you have some free time to kill at LAX, you can visit the Flight Path Museum, situated inside the Main Terminal. The museum is free of entry for travelers and displays a series of artifacts and exhibits related to Southern California’s aviation history, plus it is a great way to keep the children busy while waiting.
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) offers several perks for both arriving and departing passengers in both of its terminals, including lots of restaurants such as A&W and Angel Food Bakery, clothing shops, and book stores, such as Authors. For those looking to relax after a long flight, there is also a quiet seating area at Terminal 1, on the mezzanine level overlooking the airport mall, just above the entrance to Concourse E.
  • If you want to entertain the little ones at MSP, there are three Children’s Play Areas: two in Terminal 1 – one at Concourse C, near Gate C12, and another one near door 6 by the Baggage Claim area – and another one in Terminal 2, Concourse H, just across from gate H6. They are all open 24 hours.
  • Lost And Found services at MSP can be found in Terminal 1’s Ticketing Lobby, right by Frontier Airline's ticket counter. Storage lockers equipped with fingerprint technology are located near the entrance to Concourse F in Terminal 1.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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

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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One-way flight deals

directKLM
3h 39mLAX-MSP
directAir France
3h 38mLAX-MSP
directSun Country Air
3h 46mLAX-MSP
directChina Southern
3h 38mLAX-MSP
directDelta
3h 38mLAX-MSP
directChina Eastern
3h 35mLAX-MSP
directITA Airways
3h 39mLAX-MSP
directKorean Air
3h 38mLAX-MSP
directAeromexico
3h 38mLAX-MSP
directVirgin Atlantic
3h 41mLAX-MSP

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Destination:

Minneapolis (MSP)United States

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Minneapolis - Los Angeles

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