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

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MSP — LAX
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles are usually found in August or June, booked 48 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$105 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 ($38 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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:24 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 53mSun Country Air
Mon 9/296:00 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/28$168
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:24 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/29:31 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/299:31 amMSP - LAX
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/35:30 amLAX - MSP
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/237:50 amMSP - LAX
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Sat 8/239:31 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:05 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 54mDelta
Wed 8/2711:35 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/27$219

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MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/26

7:24 am-9:17 am

Nonstop3h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

5:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$168

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/30

3:24 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

9:31 pm-8:17 am

1 stop8h 46m

$174

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/2

9:31 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

5:30 am-8:17 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$182

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

7:50 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

9:31 pm-11:27 am

1 stop11h 56m

$218

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/21

1:05 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

11:35 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$219

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/12

3:30 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$89

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$97

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/25

12:00 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$101

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/6

6:45 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 23m

$103

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/11

6:05 am-2:57 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$104

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is 48 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 $326). 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 July 28, 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 at noon.

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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Minneapolis to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 23 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 Spirit Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $204 and $218, 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), Spirit Airlines ($97), and Frontier ($103).

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

    Consider ITA Airways (90%), LATAM Airlines (90%) or China Eastern (85%) 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 $2,359, 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 $158 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, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 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 $64.

  • 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 $326). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$168Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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