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$53+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to California

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to California flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
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From Minnesota to California
One-way flight from Minnesota to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to California.
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:46 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sat 12/67:30 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:46 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/56:15 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:46 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/46:00 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Wed 11/192:15 pmSNA - MSP
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amMSP - ONT
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Wed 11/1912:58 amONT - MSP
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$130
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:51 amMSP - ONT
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Wed 11/1912:58 amONT - MSP
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$131
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:39 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/206:15 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:46 amFSD - LAS
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/56:15 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$133
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/162:18 pmFSD - LAS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/216:15 amLAS - FSD
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Tue 11/183:01 pmSNA - MSP
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amMSP - ONT
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Fri 12/123:20 pmONT - MSP
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Sat 1/36:55 pmSNA - MSP
2 stops27h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$138

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to California that are best for you.

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Minnesota

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisOntario

MSP - ONT

MSPONT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/15

7:50 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 20m

Ontario

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$130

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/14

2:54 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/31

6:41 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/20

3:12 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

11:59 pm-5:41 am

Nonstop3h 42m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/20

7:18 am-9:28 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

11:59 pm-5:41 am

Nonstop3h 42m

$178

MinneapolisOntario

MSP - ONT

MSPONT

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Ontario

Mon 12/8

10:12 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$179

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/2

10:40 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/5

5:04 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$183

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/17

3:18 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

11:40 am-5:18 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$188

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 11/20

11:46 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/24

6:15 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$191

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/20

9:18 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 12/21

11:59 pm-5:11 am

Nonstop3h 12m

$193

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/25

7:24 am-9:04 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/27

10:59 am-4:09 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$193

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to California (average of $79). Flying from Minnesota to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $161). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minnesota to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minnesota to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minnesota to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to California flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minnesota to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • How popular is this Minnesota to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Minnesota to California in 2h 58m. Fly via Frontier, Sun Country Air, or Allegiant Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1101 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Minnesota to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minnesota to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minnesota to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minnesota to California?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to California (average of $79). Flying from Minnesota to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $161). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Minnesota to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$65Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$172Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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