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$88+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP - LAX)

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MSP — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles are usually found in May or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$174
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/36:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/185:50 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$174
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Tue 12/178:14 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 09mSun Country Air
Tue 12/175:50 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/19$175
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:34 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Thu 12/268:09 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop25h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
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.
Tue 12/32:04 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop9h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/810:25 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/187:00 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 10mDelta
Sun 1/56:00 amLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/18$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/197:24 amMSP - LAX
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/294:30 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$318

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MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/3

6:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/18

5:50 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$174

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/17

8:14 am-10:23 am

Nonstop4h 09m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/17

5:50 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$175

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/22

8:34 pm-7:31 am

1 stop12h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/26

8:09 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$178

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/8

7:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

11:20 pm-5:01 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$199

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/3

2:12 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

10:20 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

$213

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/3

5:07 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

12:30 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$226

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/10

10:52 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

4:11 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$308

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/3

2:53 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/10

7:55 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$310

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/19

8:50 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$88

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/22

7:56 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 34m

$94

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 MSP to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. 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 20, 2024.

The most flights from MSP to LAX 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 Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Sun Country Air, American Airlines and Frontier. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
5,014 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
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5,014 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

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8.1

Food

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Entertainment

7.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 14 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles, all of which are around 3h 54m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $175, Sun Country Air will fly you from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Sun Country Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $178 and $191, respectively. Sun Country Air is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are Sun Country Air ($88), Spirit Airlines ($90), and Frontier ($94).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    Consider United Airlines (100%), ITA Airways (96%) or Air France (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is generally $831, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $144 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $60.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. 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 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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