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$88+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP - LAX)

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
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 November 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Tue 12/168:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Wed 1/211:56 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Tue 12/98:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Tue 12/167:00 amLAX - MSP
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:18 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Thu 12/255:55 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/23$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/188:30 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:14 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Mon 12/229:46 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Mon 12/292:07 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$182
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:00 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/253:58 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop6h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 12/188:48 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:33 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/1010:00 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:51 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/117:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop13h 40mFrontier
Fri 1/308:23 pmLAX - MSP
2 stops24h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Wed 12/246:45 amMSP - LAX
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Fri 12/262:07 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$189
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/176:13 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/22$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/117:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop13h 40mFrontier
Mon 12/153:30 pmLAX - MSP
2 stops28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$192

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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$215 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% 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 November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

3:24 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

12:07 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$188

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/20

7:10 am-9:32 am

Nonstop4h 22m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

3:20 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$219

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/22

8:48 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

6:01 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$228

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/2

2:54 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

11:05 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$228

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/18

6:20 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$244

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

11:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$244

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/4

6:20 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

11:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$249

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/10

7:10 am-9:32 am

Nonstop4h 22m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

12:40 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$259

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/12

6:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

11:40 am-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$284

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/20

9:54 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

11:59 pm-5:47 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$298

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 21, 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 $108). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 24, 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 23% 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 November 2, 2025.

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

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.

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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Ramsey Qubein

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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 November 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 13 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles, all of which are around 3h 51m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles can take about 4h. Sun Country Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $188. Minneapolis and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 1533 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $110, Frontier will fly you from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $166, respectively. Frontier is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider LATAM Airlines (93%), China Eastern (92%) or Sun Country Air (91%) 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 $514, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $162 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 $50.

  • 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 $108). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$159Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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