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$53+ Cheap flights from California to Minnesota

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSP
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
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Cheapest flights from California to Minnesota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Minnesota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

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Sat 11/164:07 pmONT - MSP
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Wed 11/208:05 pmMSP - ONT
1 stop5h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$106
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/1410:14 amSJC - MSP
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Mon 11/186:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2010:25 amLAS - MSP
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/46:00 amMSP - LAS
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Fri 11/159:53 amLAS - MSP
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/178:36 amMSP - LAS
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$129
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Fri 11/159:53 amLAS - MSP
1 stop4h 50mSun Country Air
Sun 11/171:47 pmMSP - LAS
Nonstop3h 29mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/31$130
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/146:15 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 21mSun Country Air
Sun 11/172:40 pmMSP - PSP
Nonstop3h 47mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/30$136
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/126:25 pmPSP - MSP
Nonstop3h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1511:51 amMSP - PSP
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/119:14 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/153:07 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$158
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/104:14 pmSFO - MSP
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Sun 11/1710:52 pmMSP - SFO
1 stop26h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$162
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Mon 11/116:10 pmSFO - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Mon 11/183:07 pmMSP - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/31$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/1511:59 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Sun 11/248:50 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 59mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/30$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/41:30 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/66:15 amMSP - LAX
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$176

Find flights from California to Minnesota within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Minnesota 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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OntarioMinneapolis

ONT - MSP

ONTMSP

Ontario

Thu 12/5

8:56 am-5:36 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$53

Palm SpringsMinneapolis

PSP - MSP

PSPMSP

Palm Springs

Thu 11/14

6:15 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$68

OntarioMinneapolis

ONT - MSP

ONTMSP

Ontario

Sat 12/14

6:45 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$82

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/13

5:25 am-2:24 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$89

San DiegoMinneapolis

SAN - MSP

SANMSP

San Diego

Fri 2/28

2:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$101

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 12/16

2:28 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$53

Los AngelesMinneapolis

LAX - MSP

LAXMSP

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

12:51 am-12:51 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$109

SacramentoMinneapolis

SMF - MSP

SMFMSP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/30

12:41 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$54

Las VegasMinneapolis

LAS - MSP

LASMSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/3

4:50 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$120

San FranciscoMinneapolis

SFO - MSP

SFOMSP

San Francisco

Thu 11/28

12:40 am-6:24 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from California to Minnesota

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minnesota (average of $247). Flying from California to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 MN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Minnesota. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Minnesota by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minnesota 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 Minnesota when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minnesota by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minnesota, 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 Minnesota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minnesota. 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 Minnesota. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Minnesota, such as Frontier, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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 California to Minnesota. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from California to Minnesota for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Minnesota for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $106, but on average you can expect to pay $132.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Minnesota for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 14 direct flights from California to Minnesota under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Minnesota is less than $282.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Minnesota for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Minnesota within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from California to Minnesota?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this California to Minnesota flight route?

    Within the past month, 126 users have taken a look at flights from California to Minnesota.

  • How many flights depart from California to Minnesota on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 13 flights from California to Minnesota on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 8% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 38% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 54% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from California to Minnesota?

    A quick flight from California to Minnesota can take about 4h 50m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $106. The distance between California and Minnesota is about 1541 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Sun Country Air flights start at $68 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $84 one-way.

  • What does LAX to MSP mean?

    LAX and MSP are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to MSP refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Duluth Intl Airport (DLH), Rochester Airport (RST), Saint Cloud Airport (STC), Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport (BRD), Bemidji Beltrami County Airport (BJI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Minnesota that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Minnesota flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Minnesota with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Minnesota flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Minnesota by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Minnesota that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Minnesota offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Minnesota?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Minnesota flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Minnesota flight deals updated?

    The California to Minnesota flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Minnesota (average of $247). Flying from California to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Minnesota

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Minnesota. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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