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$88+ Cheap flights from California to Minneapolis (MSP)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from California to Minneapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Minneapolis flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Delta)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$370

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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From California to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from California to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Cheapest flights from California to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 5/1512:54 amLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 06mDelta
Mon 5/199:30 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/28$159
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/223:25 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 16mSun Country Air
Thu 5/86:06 amMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/28$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/295:55 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/66:55 amMSP - LAS
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2212:30 pmLAS - MSP
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:06 amMSP - LAS
1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/176:15 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mSun Country Air
Thu 4/242:54 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/46:09 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air
Thu 5/83:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/166:17 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/182:30 pmMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:33 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/73:00 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 5/1210:15 pmLAS - MSP
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/191:51 pmMSP - LAS
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/116:14 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mSun Country Air
Sun 4/133:20 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 7/2312:45 amLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mDelta
Sun 7/277:00 amMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/28$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/16:05 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/57:30 amMSP - SAN
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$201

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Minneapolis 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Minneapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

12:54 am-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

9:30 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$159

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

3:25 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/8

6:06 am-7:33 am

Nonstop3h 27m

$164

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/29

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

6:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

$169

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/11

8:06 am-10:32 am

1 stop28h 26m

$185

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

11:59 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

6:06 am-7:56 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$185

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

6:09 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/8

3:00 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$191

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

6:17 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

2:30 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$192

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

3:33 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 02m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/7

3:00 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$194

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/12

10:15 pm-9:03 am

1 stop8h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

1:51 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$198

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 4/11

6:14 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/13

3:20 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from California to Minneapolis

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 CA to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Minneapolis. 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Minneapolis, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Minneapolis. 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 into for flights to Minneapolis from California?

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Minneapolis from California.

  • How popular is this California to Minneapolis flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $90 and $102 on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Minneapolis consider choosing Air France (99%), Virgin Atlantic (92%) or China Eastern (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Minneapolis is $98. On average you can expect to pay $1,055. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $155.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 California to Minneapolis

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Minneapolis. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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