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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (LAX-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for elite status and premium cabin passengers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Sun Country Air

Sun Country's Best seats offer 34 inches of legroom, preferred boarding, and a free alcoholic drink.


Sun Country's app simplifies check-in with mobile boarding passes, enhancing travel convenience.

Airports
LAX

LAX terminals are connected airside, allowing easy navigation without exiting security. Allocate extra time for long walks between gates.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
MSP

MSP offers light rail access to Minneapolis and Saint Paul, saving on taxi fares. Trains run every 15-20 minutes from 5am to midnight.

Read more about MSPby Ramsey Qubein
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Sun Country Air

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Minneapolis on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost C$ 360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 491 and C$ 483 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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

  • 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.

  • 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 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, American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, and British Airways.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

  • 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.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +8 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +8 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. 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.
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6.9
Sun Country AirOverall score based on 345 reviews
7.1Boarding
6.6Comfort
5.9Entertainment
5.8Food
7.7Crew
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The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

8.0 ExcellentFaith Ann, May 2025DFW - MSP
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The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

The flight there was frustrating but the flight home was very good.

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

When we landed in Minneapolis from Providence, the ground crew was unable to move the jet bridge to meet our plane because the wheels were frozen. We waited patiently on the plane for about 45 minutes while they tried to solve this problem. It was mind boggling that this would not be more quickly resolved, or anticipated, in a place where sever winter weather is the norm. We stressed about meeting our connecting flight to Portland, which we assumed would be our only option for that day. Fortunately, when we finally raced from our gate to the next one, that Sun Country flight had been delayed so we didn't miss it. We decided not to take anything but direct flights from now on, no matter how much cheaper.

No line to check my bag. Reasonable overweight fee. When the connection was late due to weather, the gate agent opened the door and let me on the second flight. The plane waited for my luggage transfer. My bag arrived on time at my final destination:)

I had paid for a seat assignment at the time of reservation but when I checked in the night before it wasn’t there. Had to purchase another seat.

So unprofessional. They changed my connecting flight to a time that made it literally impossible to make the flight with no way to contact them or reject the changes. When I missed the flight as expected, there was no one to be found at their ticketing counter and the phone support put me on hold for an indefinite time. Since they didn't have another flight that day, all sun country air personell had left the airport (this was at 7pm) and my only options were to get a hotel for the night and come back the next afternoon to hopefully get rescheduled or buy a flight with another airline.

I purchased an aisle seat but was put in the middle seat surrounded by families with small sick children (3). That can happen anytime and I was prepared. The ticket agent questioned why I hadn’t paid for my luggage and had to explain that 2 pieces were included with my ticket. I hate that nickel and diming attitude. Please inform your staff better.

I know the airline has been open for 40 years and the flight crew looked just as old. The flight attendants were not friendly and rude. They should think of retiring this crew.

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