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$53+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) to California (USCA). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:45 amMSP - ONT
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/186:45 amONT - MSP
1 stop26h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$118
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/92:27 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 47mSun Country Air
Thu 12/126:25 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$138
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/112:47 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 12/1511:50 amSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$138
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/132:47 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1611:56 amPSP - MSP
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$139
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:45 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/95:50 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/136:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/22:34 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/215:45 amMSP - SJC
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Fri 1/312:35 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/195:45 amMSP - SNA
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Wed 1/19:44 amSNA - MSP
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/215:45 amMSP - SAN
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Wed 12/256:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/149:15 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/186:00 amLAS - MSP
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$155
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/87:27 amMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 12/1211:59 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/86:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/145:32 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$161

Find flights from Minnesota to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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MinneapolisOntario

MSP - ONT

MSPONT

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Ontario

Tue 2/11

12:59 am-10:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

$108

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/11

2:47 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

11:50 am-5:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$138

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/24

6:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Palm Springs

Mon 1/27

12:26 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$138

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/13

2:47 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Palm Springs

Mon 12/16

11:56 am-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$139

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/5

9:45 pm-8:48 am

1 stop13h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

5:50 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$139

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/5

5:45 am-4:39 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/12

10:47 am-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$143

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/13

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 1/2

2:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$144

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/24

3:54 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Palm Springs

Wed 1/29

4:41 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$146

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/21

5:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Wed 1/1

12:30 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$148

Sioux FallsLas Vegas

FSD - LAS

FSDLAS

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/9

9:46 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/17

6:05 am-11:01 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minnesota to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to California (average of $240). Flying from Minnesota to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 November 21, 2024.

When flying from Minnesota to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from USMN to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minnesota to California, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Minnesota to California flight route?

    The Minnesota to California flight path was viewed by 165 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 Minnesota to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Allegiant Air, as they are both options that can get you from Minnesota to California for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to California (average of $240). Flying from Minnesota to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Minnesota to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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