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$80+ Cheap flights from California to Minneapolis (MSP)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
Jun 7 — Jun 141
Sun 6/7
Sun 6/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from California to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/16:00 am
ONT
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MSP
1 stop25h 19m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:39 pm
MSP
-
ONT
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/36:00 am
ONT
-
MSP
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:39 pm
MSP
-
ONT
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$184
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 5/2610:50 am
ONT
-
MSP
1 stop20h 29m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:39 pm
MSP
-
ONT
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/16:00 am
ONT
-
MSP
1 stop25h 19m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:39 pm
MSP
-
ONT
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 6/2511:59 pm
LAS
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun Country Air
Sun 6/289:20 pm
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 23m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/5$212
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:03 am
LAS
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun Country Air
Mon 8/248:30 am
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 25m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/6$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 9/89:24 pm
LAS
-
MSP
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Mon 9/211:07 pm
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/2712:29 am
LAS
-
MSP
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/28:30 am
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/310:50 am
ONT
-
MSP
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/1710:15 pm
MSP
-
ONT
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/2411:33 am
LAS
-
MSP
2 stops7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/298:30 am
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 8/239:24 pm
LAS
-
MSP
1 stop9h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/14:25 pm
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/276:30 am
LAS
-
MSP
1 stop12h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/14:20 pm
MSP
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$218

Find flight deals from California to Minneapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Minneapolis flight deals. Data was last updated May 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(WAYA)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Minneapolis 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 May 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

11:59 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/14

6:05 am-7:56 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$268

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/31

11:59 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/1

4:20 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$277

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/23

6:19 am-11:22 am

Nonstop3h 03m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/3

6:59 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$279

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

11:59 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop3h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/13

9:17 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 53m

$279

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 7/25

3:19 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/4

8:51 am-10:38 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$279

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 7/24

3:19 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/27

9:47 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$279

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 6/18

6:09 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/21

8:55 am-10:43 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$279

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 6/3

6:30 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/7

9:47 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$279

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Tue 7/14

12:30 am-6:07 am

Nonstop3h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

9:59 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$289

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

11:59 pm-5:34 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/13

8:35 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from California to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Minneapolis

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minneapolis (average of $289). Flying from California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 CA to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 8, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Minneapolis. 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 May 8, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Minneapolis from California?

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Minneapolis from California.

  • How popular is this California to Minneapolis flight route?

    Flights from California to Minneapolis St Paul have been viewed 84 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Minneapolis?

    Airlines like Sun Country Air, Delta, and Southwest fly from California to Minneapolis in about 3h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1297 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $65 and $90 on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Minneapolis?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Minneapolis consider Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul, San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul or San Diego - Minneapolis St Paul as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Minneapolis?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Minneapolis consider choosing Air France (93%), Aeromexico (92%) or KLM (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Minneapolis is $118. On average you can expect to pay $936. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $197.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Minneapolis 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 California to Minneapolis?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minneapolis (average of $289). Flying from California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 California to Minneapolis

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Minneapolis. 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 May 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$116Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$211Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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