Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP - LAX) from $57

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MSP — LAX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best MSP to LAX flight in 2023: compare Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$92
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles

MSP - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

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

Flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles at least 60 days early can save you up to 23% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles for as little as $327 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $372 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Minneapolis. Users have commonly found prices around $302 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $110. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP - LAX)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Find some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • If you’re traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights are typically 31% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $377.81 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $248. When traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Minneapolis St Paul Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Minneapolis and landing in Los Angeles. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
  • If you’re traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $285.59 RT. This price is typically 89% more expensive than other airlines that offer Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $168. The most popular departure airport in Minneapolis when flying to Los Angeles is Minneapolis St Paul Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, American Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MSP to LAX flights for September, October
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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Minneapolis

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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Minneapolis

The cheapest one-way flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
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Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/3

1 stop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/10

2 stops14h 51m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/24

2 stops15h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

1 stop13h 32m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/31

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

2 stops14h 51m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/31

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/7

2 stops14h 51m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/2

1 stop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/5

1 stop13h 32m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/8

1 stop12h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/11

1 stop10h 01m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/25

Nonstop3h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/26

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/20

Nonstop3h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/1

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St PaulLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/2

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/10

1 stop7h 49m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Air. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights.

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 15 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles, all of which are around 3h 50m 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.

Can I find flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $101, but on average you can expect to pay $116.

Are there nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is less than $163.

Are there last-minute flights available from Minneapolis to Los Angeles for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight route?

How many flights depart from Minneapolis to Los Angeles on average per day?

Travelers can expect 10 flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

A quick flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles can take about 3h 56m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $118. Minneapolis and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 1541 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 $118, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Sun Country Air for as low as $138. Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

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

Consider China Eastern (100%), ITA Airways (96%) or LATAM Airlines (92%) 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 $1,053, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $109 for that flight.

What does MSP to LAX mean?

MSP stands for Minneapolis St Paul Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Minneapolis to Los Angeles

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Top 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$102Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$168Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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DeltaCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$346Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
2%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
41%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
50%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
7%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
Sunday20daily flights
Monday20daily flights
Tuesday14daily flights
Wednesday14daily flights
Thursday16daily flights
Friday18daily flights
Saturday8daily flights
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