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How to find the cheapest flight from
California to Minneapolis (MSP)

All the information you need to plan the best null to MSP flight in 2022: compare California to Minneapolis flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Minneapolis.
What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Minneapolis?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Minneapolis from California. Prices for August average $194 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $65. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 64% on your journey compared to booking in August

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Minneapolis (CA - MSP)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Minneapolis as you normally would.

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

To save up to 22% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 18 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Minneapolis from $175 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $224 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Cheap flights from California to Minneapolis in January, February 2022

The best prices found for California to MSP flights for January, February
16 Feb - 23 Feb
$53pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
11 Feb - 19 Feb
$54pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
3 Feb - 7 Feb
$55pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles

California to Minneapolis 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Minneapolis from California found for this year
16 Feb - 23 Feb
$53pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
11 Feb - 19 Feb
$54pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
3 Feb - 7 Feb
$55pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles

Non-stop flights to Minneapolis from California

Save time with California to Minneapolis direct flight deals
16 Feb - 23 Feb
$53pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
11 Feb - 19 Feb
$54pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
3 Feb - 7 Feb
$55pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles

Last minute flights from California to Minneapolis

Late deals on round-trip flights to Minneapolis from California, departing today and this week
27 Jan - 30 Jan
$71pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
27 Jan - 30 Jan
$76pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
Non-Stop
LAX
Los Angeles
27 Jan - 30 Jan
$76pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
MSP
Minneapolis St Paul
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

One-way flights to Minneapolis St Paul from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Minneapolis
6:59 pm - 12:32 am
Sun Country Air
Nonstop
3h 33m
LAX - MSP
Sun Country Air
$44
Flights by SU
8:34 am - 1:59 pm
Spirit Airlines
Nonstop
3h 25m
LAX - MSP
Spirit Airlines
$52
Kiwi.com
3:15 pm - 11:55 pm
Multiple Airlines
1 Stop
6h 40m
SAN - MSP
Multiple Airlines
$53
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Related info for your journey

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Flight FAQs

From California to Minneapolis

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.

Which airlines flying from California to Minneapolis St Paul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Sun Country Air, Delta, and Spirit Airlines flying from California to Minneapolis St Paul have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from California to Minneapolis for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Minneapolis for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $53, but on average you can expect to pay $65.

Are there nonstop flights from California to Minneapolis for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Minneapolis under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Minneapolis is less than $65.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Minneapolis for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Minneapolis within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from California to Minneapolis?

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

How popular is this California to Minneapolis flight route?

Flights from California to Minneapolis St Paul have been viewed 463 times in the past calendar month.

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

Per day, 3 flights depart from California to Minneapolis on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

How long is the flight from California to Minneapolis?

Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from California to Minneapolis in about 3h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1541 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

The most popular airlines flying from California to Minneapolis are Major Airline, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What are the most popular routes from California to Minneapolis?

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

What are the cheapest flights from California to Minneapolis?

The cheapest flight price from California to Minneapolis is $36. On average you can expect to pay $497. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $129.

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 Allegiant Air (100%), Air France (85%) or Spirit Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Minneapolis from California?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Minneapolis St Paul within the United States

Most visitors from California need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Minneapolis St Paul.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Minneapolis St Paul.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Minneapolis St Paul.

Do I need a test to fly back to California from Minneapolis?

Returning to California from Minneapolis St Paul

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Minneapolis St Paul must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Minneapolis St Paul are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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Departure points for flights from California to Minneapolis

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Destination information for Minneapolis

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from California to Minneapolis.
Flight duration from California to MSP
3h 46m
Average temperature for January in Minneapolis
26.6 °F
Avg rainfall for January in Minneapolis
0.8 ″

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Minneapolis St Paul

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Minneapolis choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Spirit Airlines 		$61 $204 No cancel fee 65%
American Airlines 		$63 $290 No cancel fee 71%
Frontier 		$71 $197 No cancel fee 62%
United Airlines 		$72 $297 No cancel fee 69%
Sun Country Air 		$88 $234 No cancel fee 83%
Alaska Airlines 		$98 $311 No cancel fee 75%
Delta 		$118 $384 No cancel fee N/A

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