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

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MSP — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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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 April 15, 2025.

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FlightHub
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Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 6/299:18 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 24mSun Country Air
Thu 7/36:24 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/15$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 4/265:15 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2812:59 amLAS - MSP
1 stop21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$160
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/43:18 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Sun 6/157:30 amSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/14$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/106:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$177
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 10/243:06 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Mon 10/275:40 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/13$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Sat 5/101:23 pmSAN - MSP
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Tue 5/203:34 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:00 amMSP - ONT
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Tue 4/2912:10 pmONT - MSP
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/13$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:26 amMSP - RNO
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Wed 5/2112:06 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/175:20 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Tue 5/201:55 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/14$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/137:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/203:15 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/106:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:59 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$179

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to California that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

9:18 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/3

6:24 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$146

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/26

5:15 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/28

12:59 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 36m

$160

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/4

3:18 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

San Diego

Sun 6/8

5:55 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$175

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Diego

Tue 5/13

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$177

MinneapolisSan Diego

MSP - SAN

MSPSAN

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

1:23 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 10m

$178

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

3:34 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$178

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

7:26 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Wed 5/21

12:06 pm-12:33 am

1 stop10h 27m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/17

5:20 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

11:10 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$178

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

3:15 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$179

MinneapolisOntario

MSP - ONT

MSPONT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Ontario

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 25m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to California

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 April 15, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,375 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    The Minneapolis St Paul to California flight path was viewed by 151 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $81 and $101, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Minneapolis to California is Minneapolis St Paul - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles or Minneapolis St Paul - San Diego.

  • 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 (88%), Delta (86%) and LATAM Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to California?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to California is generally $788, 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 $126 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$90Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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