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$91+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MSP
Jul 13 — Jul 201
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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 6 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday 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 July 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(Priceline)

One-way from

$91
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$442 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 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 ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 8, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 7/3011:56 amSNA - MSP
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Sun 8/36:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/8$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:10 pmSNA - MSP
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Thu 9/412:25 pmMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/6$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:24 pmSNA - MSP
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/176:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/8$235
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/1911:52 amSNA - MSP
1 stop5h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/226:00 amMSP - SNA
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$236

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

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Santa Ana

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Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/30

11:56 am-12:25 am

1 stop10h 29m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$221

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

5:10 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/4

12:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$234

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/15

12:24 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$235

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/19

11:52 am-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$236

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

11:52 am-7:36 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$91

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$92

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/7

6:45 am-11:27 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$100

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

12:24 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$117

Santa AnaMinneapolis

SNA - MSP

SNAMSP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/26

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$122

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Deals found on 7/6

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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?

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 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis is 6 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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2025.

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 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 July 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 7 daily flights to Minneapolis from 6 different airlines. 3h 38m 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 $221. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $234, and Spirit Airlines, from $235. Frontier is currently priced 61% 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 ($91), American Airlines ($92), and Spirit Airlines ($117).

  • 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 (71%), Virgin Atlantic (71%) and Air France (69%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $170. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $205 on average our data indicates $917 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 July 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$178Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$419Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$438Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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