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$78+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to California

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
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From Minneapolis St Paul to California
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/143:27 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 28mSun Country Air
Wed 4/1610:20 amLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:55 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 29mDelta
Sun 5/412:40 amLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/24$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/46:50 amMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/76:15 amLAS - MSP
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:00 amMSP - LAS
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/176:35 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/277:07 pmMSP - LAS
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:59 amLAS - MSP
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/243:06 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Mon 10/275:40 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$178
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:24 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Thu 5/159:02 amLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:30 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:59 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/113:27 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mSun Country Air
Wed 4/165:39 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/25$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/268:42 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 08mSun Country Air
Fri 8/111:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:06 amMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:48 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/263:00 pmMSP - RNO
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Thu 5/295:33 pmRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 14mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$193

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

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MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

9:15 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/18

4:25 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$158

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/4

4:09 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

12:54 am-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$159

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/5

4:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$169

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/10

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

6:35 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$170

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

7:07 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/30

5:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/8

3:24 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

9:02 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$180

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/11

2:30 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

11:59 pm-5:41 am

Nonstop3h 42m

$182

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/23

3:07 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/27

6:02 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$185

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/11

3:27 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

San Diego

Wed 4/16

5:39 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$185

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/26

8:42 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

11:59 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$187

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to California (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 MSP to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minneapolis to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to California. 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to California. 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to California?

    For a flight from Minneapolis to California, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is just 7.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to California flight route?

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

    $78 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to California?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to California are China Southern (100%), LATAM Airlines (98%) and KLM (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to California?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to California is generally $2,087, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay $155 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to California (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 8 airlines flying from Minneapolis to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to California. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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