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Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) take about 3h 35m (2,467 km). Sun Country Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $135 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresMSP to Minneapolis: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Minneapolis →1 drop-off point, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Carriers on LAX–MSP according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Sun Country Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Minneapolis fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $135 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $98. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16429 Oct 2026 · Sun Country Airlines—
Nov 2026—$231 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$13529 Dec 2026 · Sun Country Airlines$98 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $98 in December 2026, against $164 for October 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Minneapolis, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 3h 35m, covering 2,467 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Los Angeles from Minneapolis by air?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is 2,467 km (1,533 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–MSP route include Sun Country Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–MSP was $135 USD with Sun Country Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $98 one-way, against $231 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $98 with one stop against $135 nonstop, a saving of $37. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Minneapolis?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Minneapolis visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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