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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$279	Delta Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$390	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is currently $390
Cheapest business class flights	$472	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is currently $472

Fastest flight	3 hr 47 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 47 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–245
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–470

Popular airlines from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $215–570

42 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - LAX Every day

370 weekly connecting flights

MSP - LAX Every day
Sun Country Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $175–430

10 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
United

from $299

Typical price: $290–550

374 weekly connecting flights

MSP - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $299

Typical price: $245–530

327 weekly connecting flights

MSP - LAX Every day
American

from $359

Typical price: $245–540

238 weekly connecting flights

MSP - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $378

Typical price: $340–700

39 weekly connecting flights

MSP - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Minneapolis United States 18 min 7 mi
Rochester International Airport (RST)

Rochester United States 1 hr 30 min 83 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)

Duluth United States 2 hr 28 min 139 mi
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)

La Crosse United States 2 hr 29 min 124 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $279, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $378, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.

3 hr 47 min is the shortest flight time from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 42 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 374 connecting flights per week. United flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are:

Sun Country Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 327 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 238 connecting flights per week. American flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 39 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $279, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $378, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

There are 42 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and Los Angeles at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

There are 42 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles start at $279 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sat, Jul 11 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles start at $472 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles start at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5.

To book business class trips from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Minneapolis and Los Angeles starts at $390 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and Los Angeles at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.