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$91+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (LAX - 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in September or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$295

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:18 pm
LAX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/217:15 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop26h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 1/2711:51 am
LAX
-
MSP
2 stops9h 08m
Frontier
Tue 2/310:45 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/412:24 pm
LAX
-
MSP
2 stops8h 35m
Frontier
Mon 2/95:22 pm
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/87:55 pm
LAX
-
MSP
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Tue 2/109:30 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 1/306:12 pm
LAX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/310:45 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/209:21 pm
LAX
-
MSP
2 stops33h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2710:00 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 2/129:16 pm
LAX
-
MSP
2 stops9h 49m
Frontier
Wed 2/1810:45 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$197
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/1112:07 pm
LAX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 36m
Sun Country Air
Wed 2/189:00 am
MSP
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 00m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/14$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/146:00 am
LAX
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 35m
Delta
Sat 2/216:59 pm
MSP
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 2/17:55 pm
LAX
-
MSP
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Wed 2/410:45 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:30 am
LAX
-
MSP
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Thu 2/199:58 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop8h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 1/267:55 pm
LAX
-
MSP
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Wed 1/2810:45 am
MSP
-
LAX
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$202

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

11:55 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop3h 43m

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Thu 4/2

8:54 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$203

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LAX - MSP

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Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

6:24 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

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Mon 2/16

5:12 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$218

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Wed 1/28

11:39 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

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Sun 2/1

3:48 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$228

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Fri 2/13

11:55 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop3h 41m

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Tue 2/17

2:39 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$229

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Wed 4/8

11:20 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

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Mon 4/13

3:18 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$238

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Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

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Wed 4/8

7:05 am-9:17 am

Nonstop4h 12m

$239

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LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

6:18 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

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Sun 1/25

8:48 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$243

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LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

9:59 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$249

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LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

6:08 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/6

3:06 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$258

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LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

11:39 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

3:24 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$258

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 55 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (average of $154). Flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 LAX to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles 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.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Minneapolis trip
Airports
LAX

For shorter security lines, try the Tom Bradley International Terminal, especially during morning and midday hours.

MSP

Use the light rail for a quick, inexpensive trip to downtown Minneapolis from MSP.

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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 January 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Minneapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Booking a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is your only option if you wish to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. On a typical day, there are 10 flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul, all of which are around 3h 31m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    For as low as $229, Sun Country Air can have you in Minneapolis from Los Angeles in 3h 41m. There are 1533 mi between Los Angeles and Minneapolis. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($91), Sun Country Air ($158), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Frontier is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are Frontier ($75), Sun Country Air ($80), and Spirit Airlines ($95).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis on time: LATAM Airlines (90%), Virgin Atlantic (89%), KLM (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is $114. On average you can expect to pay $837. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $177.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (average of $154). Flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$91Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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