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$78+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN to California

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MSP — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$126
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$272
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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/108:30 amMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 28mSun Country Air
Fri 5/166:43 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$126
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 4/288:22 pmMSP - LAS
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/111:59 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/2811:25 amMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 23mDelta
Fri 5/304:50 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/16$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/206:55 amMSP - LAS
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Fri 5/236:50 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 5/263:00 pmMSP - RNO
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Thu 5/295:33 pmRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 14mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$175
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/133:06 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Thu 10/165:46 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/17$178
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/29:00 amMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 06mSun Country Air
Sun 9/76:12 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/17$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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
Sat 4/2612:10 pmONT - MSP
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/147:26 amMSP - LAX
1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2111:10 amLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/77:26 amMSP - RNO
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Wed 5/1412:06 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/316:00 amMSP - SFO
1 stop20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 4/226:00 amMSP - SAN
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Sat 4/266:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop16h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$181

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to California that are best for you.

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Price

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/10

8:30 am-9:58 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/16

6:43 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$126

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/28

8:22 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/1

11:59 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$158

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/28

2:20 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

12:54 am-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$159

MinneapolisLas Vegas

MSP - LAS

MSPLAS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/20

6:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/23

6:50 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$169

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/26

3:00 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Reno

Thu 5/29

5:33 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$175

MinneapolisOntario

MSP - ONT

MSPONT

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

Ontario

Sat 4/26

12:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 25m

$178

MinneapolisPalm Springs

MSP - PSP

MSPPSP

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/2

3:30 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/12

12:04 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

7:26 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 42m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

1:38 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 50m

$178

MinneapolisSan Francisco

MSP - SFO

MSPSFO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/2

3:12 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

12:05 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$178

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/7

7:26 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Wed 5/14

12:06 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 22m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to California (average of $246). Flying from Saint Paul 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 SA1 to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from SA1 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Saint Paul to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,382 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

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  • How popular is this Saint Paul to California flight route?

    The Saint 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 Saint Paul to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $84 and Southwest from $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Saint Paul to California?

    The most popular route from Saint Paul 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 Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Saint Paul to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Saint Paul to California are LATAM Airlines (82%), China Eastern (82%) and ITA Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $788 for a flight from Saint Paul to California. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $116.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint Paul to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to California (average of $246). Flying from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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