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Flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 3h 35m (2,467 km). Sun Country Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $152 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Los Angeles

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Airlines flying Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Carriers on MSP–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Sun Country Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Minneapolis to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $163 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $115. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$20031 Oct 2026 · Sun Country Airlines$179 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Feb 2027$1631 Feb 2027 · Sun Country Airlines$115 · 1 stop1 Feb 2027
Jun 2027$4408 Jun 2027$220 · 1 stop8 Jun 2027
Sept 2027$46111 Sept 2027$236 · 1 stop11 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $115 in February 2027, against $220 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Minneapolis to Los Angeles, 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.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Minneapolis from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field and Los Angeles International Airport is 2,467 km (1,533 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MSP–LAX 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MSP–LAX was $152 USD with Sun Country Airlines (nonstop), departing 4 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $115 one-way, against $236 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Minneapolis to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA 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.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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