How popular is this Irvine to Minneapolis flight route?

Within the past month, 57 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Sun Country Air flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $117 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Minneapolis

The most flights from IR9 to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Minneapolis?

On average you can expect to pay $908 for a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $182.

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: KLM (81%), Korean Air (80%), Virgin Atlantic (78%).

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

When booking a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis, you may want to consider flying on Sun Country Air, Delta or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

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 19 flights from Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul per day from 8 different airlines.

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.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to MSP?

It’s optimal to fly from Irvine to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Minneapolis, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Delta

7.8

Good

8,607 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,250 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Sun Country Air

6.7

Okay

315 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,568 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,201 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

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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 19 flights from Irvine to Minneapolis St Paul per day from 8 different airlines.
How popular is this Irvine to Minneapolis flight route?
Within the past month, 57 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Sun Country Air flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $117 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: KLM (81%), Korean Air (80%), Virgin Atlantic (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Minneapolis?
On average you can expect to pay $908 for a flight from Irvine to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $182.
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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Irvine to Minneapolis

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$137	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$177	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Southwest	Cheapest$220	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$232	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$252	Average$529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$264	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to MSP?

It’s optimal to fly from Irvine to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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

The most flights from IR9 to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Minneapolis, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Minneapolis?

What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Minneapolis?

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

How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Minneapolis?

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