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$89+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in May or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Minneapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Minneapolis flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$272
From Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/811:55 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 41mSun Country Air
Sun 8/178:54 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$178
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1910:10 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/248:54 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/1411:35 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Mon 8/189:54 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/10$199
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/97:00 amLAX - MSP
1 stop9h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/164:50 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:50 amLAX - MSP
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/62:25 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1212:08 amLAX - MSP
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/195:30 amMSP - LAX
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/111:55 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/168:08 amMSP - LAX
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2211:15 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 8/245:05 amMSP - LAX
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$224
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Wed 9/310:28 amLAX - MSP
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/75:30 amMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 8/206:45 amLAX - MSP
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Sat 8/237:50 amMSP - LAX
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$258

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Minneapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

11:55 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop3h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/17

8:54 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$178

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sat 7/19

10:10 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/24

8:54 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$190

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-6:13 am

Nonstop3h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/19

11:00 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$199

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

4:50 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$206

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

9:50 am-6:53 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/6

2:25 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$218

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

11:50 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/18

4:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$219

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

1:55 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 13m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

8:08 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 26m

$223

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

10:28 am-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/7

5:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

$233

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/23

7:50 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$258

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Thu 7/17

2:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 7/20

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop6h 04m

$306

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 75 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 Irvine to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Irvine to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 IR9 to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Minneapolis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 Irvine to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to MSP are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Minneapolis, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

    If you book a flight to Minneapolis from Irvine, you will be flying to Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 22 flights from Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 122 users have taken a look at flights from Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Alaska Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on Southwest start at $110 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Irvine to Minneapolis on time: Aeromexico (95%), Delta (88%), Air France (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,079 for a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $165.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Irvine to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Irvine to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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