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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,580. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.R 1,306 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,306, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,306, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,358, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,718 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,718, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,878 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,878, select.
Minneapolis.R 1,960 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,960, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,123 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,123, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,219, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,925 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,925, select.
Minneapolis.R 2,926 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,926, select.
Minneapolis.R 3,424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,424, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,054 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,054, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,054 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,054, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,054 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,054, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,054 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,054, select.
Minneapolis.R 4,055 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,055, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 1,960
Aug
from R 1,306
Sep
from R 1,306
Oct
from R 1,358
Nov
from R 1,718
Dec
from R 2,219
Jan
from R 3,424
Feb
from R 2,926
Mar
from R 2,925
Apr
from R 4,066
May
from R 4,061
Jun
from R 5,044

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul

Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Minneapolis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Minneapolis St Paul.

Minneapolis St Paul

11km from central Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Downtown

17km from central Minneapolis
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St Cloud

88km from central Minneapolis
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Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,306
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAeromexico
Average flights per week162

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul is R 2,580. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.
Aeromexico, Delta and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of July 2026, there are 162 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis St Paul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the main airport in Los Angeles. Look for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) that leave from this terminal.

  • The average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. There are 50 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 11:59pm. Choose the first LAX to MSP departure with Delta Air Lines at 12:45am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MSP.

  • If you're going away during a peak month like December, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Get there in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) operate from here.

  • When departing from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between LAX and MSP is Delta.

  • Delta is the top performer for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81% of the time.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to MSP flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Getting from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.

  • It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Right now, R 1,306 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,580. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to MSP, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Los Angeles to MSP.

  • Find an affordable flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • March is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Visit Minneapolis in January for a more low-key escape.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to MSP plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of the United States

  • Minneapolis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres southeast of Minneapolis, a trip to Rochester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Duluth, roughly 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Aerial Lift Bridge are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

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