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$80+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Minneapolis (SNA - 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MSP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in September or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/2112:25 pm
SNA
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MSP
1 stop18h 40m
Frontier
Sat 2/281:30 pm
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 2/2011:31 am
SNA
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MSP
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Mon 2/2312:22 pm
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop8h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/65:07 pm
SNA
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MSP
2 stops22h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:53 pm
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/611:32 am
SNA
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MSP
1 stop27h 54m
Frontier
Tue 3/106:21 pm
MSP
-
SNA
2 stops16h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/2112:25 pm
SNA
-
MSP
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/287:15 am
MSP
-
SNA
2 stops15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/224:37 pm
SNA
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MSP
2 stops29h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:15 am
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 4/1711:32 am
SNA
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MSP
1 stop10h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:45 am
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$250
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/612:17 pm
SNA
-
MSP
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Mon 2/96:45 am
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/251:20 pm
SNA
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MSP
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/212:22 pm
MSP
-
SNA
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/1311:31 am
SNA
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MSP
1 stop10h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/168:09 pm
MSP
-
SNA
2 stops26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$263

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Expedia)

One-way from

$85
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$763

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

12:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/8

6:45 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 47m

$270

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

6:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/3

10:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$293

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/29

8:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$293

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$303

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/7

6:10 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop20h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop29h 14m

$343

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

2:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/27

10:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$343

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

10:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/16

10:40 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$343

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

7:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/2

1:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$353

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

2:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$147

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$147

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Ana, California-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis (average of $131). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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 SNA to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 26, 2026.

When flying from Santa Ana, California 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.

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 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
343 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis St Paul is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Minneapolis from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Minneapolis from 6 different airlines. 3h 37m is how long a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis St Paul will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis?

    Frontier and Southwest can get you from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis in just under 8h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 50m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis is about 1519 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $150 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and American Airlines, starting at $178 and $248 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $84 and $114, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis are Air France (76%), KLM (74%) and Virgin Atlantic (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $209 on average, our data indicates $508 when flying from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis (average of $131). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$178Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$459Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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