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$61+ Cheap flights from California to Minnesota

LAX — MSP
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from California to Minnesota

Cheapest flights from California to Minnesota

Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Tue 12/86:45 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/4$130
Wed 12/211:30 am -
1 stop10h 46m
Wed 12/92:10 pm -
1 stop10h 07m
Deal found 10/30$140
Thu 12/36:00 am -
1 stop5h 09m
Wed 12/96:45 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 10/30$146
Mon 12/711:30 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Sat 12/126:45 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/2$149
Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop5h 09m
Sun 1/104:07 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Deal found 11/2$162
Tue 12/16:00 am -
1 stop16h 16m
Sun 1/104:07 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Deal found 11/1$164
Mon 12/712:33 pm -
1 stop22h 42m
Wed 12/92:10 pm -
1 stop23h 38m
Deal found 11/2$170
Fri 12/412:08 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Mon 12/76:45 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 11/2$174
Wed 12/212:35 pm -
1 stop9h 41m
Wed 12/92:10 pm -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 11/3$193
Wed 12/912:30 pm -
1 stop9h 53m
Wed 12/166:45 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 11/3$195
Thu 12/1012:33 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 12/146:45 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 11/2$197
Thu 11/195:22 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Mon 11/233:00 pm -
Nonstop3h 46m
Deal found 11/1$207

Find flight deals from California to Minnesota

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$61
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From California to Minnesota
One-way flight from California to Minnesota
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Minnesota.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Minnesota.

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OntarioMinneapolis

ONT Ontario - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

ONTMSP

Ontario

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$61

OntarioMinneapolis

ONT Ontario - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

ONTMSP

Ontario

Wed 1/6

6:09 am-12:18 am

1 stop16h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$67
Quickest round-trip

Palm SpringsMinneapolis

PSP Palm Springs - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

PSPMSP

Palm Springs

Wed 11/25

5:36 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

OntarioMinneapolis

ONT Ontario - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

ONTMSP

Ontario

Wed 12/9

8:44 am-12:23 am

2 stops13h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN San Diego - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SANMSP

San Diego

Sat 12/19

3:04 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN San Diego - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SANMSP

San Diego

Wed 11/25

5:29 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN San Diego - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SANMSP

San Diego

Sun 12/20

7:56 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

Palm SpringsMinneapolis

PSP Palm Springs - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

PSPMSP

Palm Springs

Fri 11/13

5:36 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Palm SpringsMinneapolis

PSP Palm Springs - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

PSPMSP

Palm Springs

Tue 11/24

5:36 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN San Diego - MSP Minneapolis St Paul

SANMSP

San Diego

Thu 12/24

6:15 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from California to Minnesota

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minnesota from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Minnesota

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Minnesota?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minnesota (average of $374). Flying from California to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 CA to MN?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from California to Minnesota by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from California to Minnesota

The most flights from USCA to USMN are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Minnesota?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Minnesota flights typically cost between $287 and $470 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $265 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 24-Dec 31).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Minnesota?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Minnesota. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Minnesota?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Minnesota flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minnesota

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from California to Minnesota by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this California to Minnesota flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Minnesota?

    A quick flight from California to Minnesota can take about 3h 35m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $328. The distance between California and Minnesota is about 1533 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Minnesota one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Sun Country Air flights start at $97 while deals on United Airlines start at $117 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Minnesota that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Minnesota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Minnesota?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Minnesota?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Minnesota 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 California to Minnesota?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minnesota (average of $374). Flying from California to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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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Alternative routes for California to Minnesota

Top 8 airlines flying from California to Minnesota

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$264Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$304Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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