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$89+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP - LAX)

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MSP — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles are usually found in August or May, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
From Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
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This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:18 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mSun Country Air
Sat 7/511:50 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/18:18 amMSP - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2411:55 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:30 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Sun 8/1011:55 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/10$199
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Fri 9/125:00 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/292:03 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:47 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1711:37 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/255:46 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/294:32 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$220
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Tue 7/155:45 amMSP - LAX
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Fri 7/184:05 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$224
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Fri 11/145:30 amMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1611:51 amLAX - MSP
1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$245
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:05 amMSP - LAX
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/108:03 amLAX - MSP
2 stops13h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/36:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Wed 7/169:28 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$260

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MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/2

6:18 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 47m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/5

11:50 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$168

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/1

8:18 am-9:23 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

11:55 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$182

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/1

9:35 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

12:47 am-6:25 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$199

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/12

5:00 pm-12:18 am

1 stop9h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

2:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$209

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/15

1:47 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

11:37 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 26m

$219

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/25

5:46 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

4:32 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$220

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

5:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/18

4:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$224

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/20

5:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

11:51 am-12:31 am

1 stop10h 40m

$240

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

6:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

8:03 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 56m

$246

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

9:28 pm-11:22 am

1 stop11h 54m

$260

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The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Los Angeles trip
Airports
MSP

Security lanes at MSP are generally efficient, but peak times can see waits up to an hour. Check live wait estimates online.

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LAX

For ground transportation at LAX, look for green signs directing you to free shuttles to the LAX-it rideshare hub.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 MSP to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 17 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles, all of which are around 3h 47m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $168, Sun Country Air will fly you from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Sun Country Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $199 and $219, respectively. Sun Country Air is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are Sun Country Air ($89), Hawaiian Airlines ($100), and Southwest ($110).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Consider United Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (91%) or Delta (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is generally $1,486, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $87. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $155 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $54.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$169Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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