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 $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Spirit Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $207 on average our data indicates $591 when flying from Santa Ana to Minneapolis.

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 Air France (81%), KLM (74%) and Virgin Atlantic (74%).

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

Before booking your flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Frontier.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 41%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

To save up to 52% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 33 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Ana to Minneapolis from $287 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $367 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Minneapolis from Santa Ana. Prices for June average $291 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $168. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a June flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in March

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 7 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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in October or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Round-trip from	$228 (Frontier)
One-way from	$77 (Trip.com)
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Average price	$589
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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 July 28, 2025.

Thu 8/2811:49 amSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 28mFrontier

Wed 9/38:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$228

Thu 8/146:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1812:00 pmMSP - SNA

1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$229

Tue 10/1412:14 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/195:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$242

Best flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis
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Thu 8/2811:49 amSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 28mFrontier

Wed 9/38:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$228

Thu 8/146:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1812:00 pmMSP - SNA

1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$229

Tue 10/1412:14 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/195:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$242

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Mon 8/43:37 pmSNA - MSP

3 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/105:47 pmMSP - SNA

3 stops27h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$412

Tue 8/511:56 amSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 29mFrontier

Tue 8/127:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$228

Thu 8/73:37 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/118:30 amMSP - SNA

1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$236

Thu 8/146:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1812:00 pmMSP - SNA

1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$229

Fri 8/2212:24 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/246:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$244

Thu 8/2811:49 amSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 28mFrontier

Wed 9/38:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$228

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Tue 11/1812:01 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 33mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$77

Tue 9/26:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$101

Mon 8/2512:24 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$110

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Thu 8/28

11:49 am-12:17 am

1 stop10h 28m

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Wed 9/3

8:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

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SNA - MSP

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/14

6:45 am-11:45 pm

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Mon 8/18

12:00 pm-9:21 pm

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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12:14 pm-10:16 pm

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SNA - MSP

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

12:01 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 33m

$77

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/2

6:45 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$101

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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12:24 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$110

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

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana 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 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?

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

The most flights from SNA to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,238 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

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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 7 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 $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Spirit Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 Air France (81%), KLM (74%) and Virgin Atlantic (74%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $207 on average our data indicates $591 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$127	Average$262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$178	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
United Airlines	Cheapest$294	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$345	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$415	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$428	Average$627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

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