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$89+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Riverside, CA

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MSP — LAX
mar. 9 — mar. 161
dom. 3/9
dom. 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Riverside are usually found in May or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Riverside

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Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

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May

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 4, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
sáb. 3/2211:24 amMSP - LAX
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
lun. 4/72:35 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
mié. 4/96:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/116:15 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$183
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/168:54 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop3h 50mSun Country Air
mié. 8/2010:50 amLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/3$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
jue. 4/35:30 amMSP - LAX
1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines
dom. 4/611:48 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop12h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
vie. 5/166:42 pmMSP - LAX
Nonstop4h 03mDelta
jue. 5/226:40 pmLAX - MSP
Nonstop3h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/4$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
jue. 4/175:38 amMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/2112:58 amLAX - MSP
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
mié. 4/26:20 amMSP - LAX
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
lun. 4/77:15 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$275
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/177:00 amMSP - LAX
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
lun. 3/243:03 pmLAX - MSP
1 stop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$298

Find flights from Minneapolis to Riverside within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Riverside 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 marzo 4, 2025.

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MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 3/22

11:24 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/24

10:35 pm-11:04 am

1 stop10h 29m

$180

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

vie. 4/11

6:15 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$183

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 8/16

8:54 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/20

10:50 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$186

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/2

4:27 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Los Angeles

lun. 4/7

11:48 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$192

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 5/16

9:30 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Los Angeles

lun. 5/19

11:50 pm-5:34 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$239

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 4/17

5:38 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 22m

Los Angeles

lun. 4/21

12:58 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 54m

$259

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/2

6:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/9

5:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 15m

$275

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 3/17

7:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/24

3:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$298

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 4/2

8:27 am-10:45 am

Nonstop4h 18m

$89

MinneapolisLos Angeles

MSP - LAX

MSPLAX

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 3/31

6:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

$91

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Riverside

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Riverside

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Riverside. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Riverside. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 4, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Riverside. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

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

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated marzo 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minneapolis to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.3 mi from the city center, Minneapolis St Paul is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riverside from Minneapolis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Riverside should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Riverside flight route?

    Within the past month, 148 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Riverside.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $91 and Spirit Airlines from $98 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minneapolis to Riverside consider choosing LATAM Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%) or WestJet (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Riverside?

    On average you can expect to pay $620 for a flight from Minneapolis to Riverside. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $164.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Minneapolis to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Riverside

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Riverside. 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 marzo 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$100Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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