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$90+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis (SNA - MSP)

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SNA — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in May or April, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$579

Good round-trip deal

$504 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul.

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/15:22 pmSNA - MSP
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/58:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$227
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:49 amSNA - MSP
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Sat 8/307:50 amMSP - SNA
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$257
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:45 amSNA - MSP
1 stop10h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/243:13 pmMSP - SNA
1 stop9h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$296
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:55 amSNA - MSP
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/281:21 pmMSP - SNA
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$311
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:45 amSNA - MSP
3 stops22h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/77:47 amMSP - SNA
2 stops40h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$359
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.
Wed 8/278:40 amSNA - MSP
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/33:18 pmMSP - SNA
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$387

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

5:22 pm-7:02 am

3 stops35h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/5

8:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$227

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/28

11:49 am-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/30

7:50 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 29m

$257

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

6:45 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/24

3:13 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$296

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/25

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/28

1:21 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$311

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/3

6:45 am-6:52 am

3 stops22h 07m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/7

7:47 am-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$359

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

8:40 am-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

3:18 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$387

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/17

12:21 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$90

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/29

12:09 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$114

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/23

6:45 am-12:16 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$125

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/9

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

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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 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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis is 51 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 to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Santa Ana 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 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Santa Ana to Minneapolis, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 51% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 SNA to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Ana to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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 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 6 daily flights to Minneapolis from 6 different airlines. 3h 39m is how long a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis St Paul will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis round-trip from $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $296, and Alaska Airlines, from $311. Frontier is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis are Frontier ($114), Spirit Airlines ($125), and Alaska Airlines ($148).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Minneapolis are KLM (66%), Virgin Atlantic (66%) and Delta (63%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $161. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $226 on average our data indicates $681 when flying from Santa Ana 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 to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Santa Ana 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$171Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$418Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$438Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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