How many flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.4% of flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stops. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route, and many journeys involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis has a median duration of 3 hours and 32 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 29 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2467 kilometers. Travelers should account for longer durations if their itinerary includes connections.

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Historically, Los Angeles to Minneapolis is a route with regular deal frequency. This means that prices tend to fluctuate, and good opportunities for savings may arise periodically. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring prices for this route is a practical approach due to its consistent deal activity.

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Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, February stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $125. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $203, followed by January at $329. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares from Los Angeles to Minneapolis typically range from $334 to $746, with a median price of $478. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis connect at least once, with only 10.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to include layovers in their journey when flying between these two cities.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Minneapolis takes about 3h 32m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 3h 32m, the median connecting journey extends to 13h 0m. This route covers a distance of 2467 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Regular price: $208 - $291

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is $208-$291. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now $114

Low $208

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is February, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1965. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $125

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,965

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$262

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$171

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$212

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$161

$258

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$217

$186

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$183

$186

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$262 → $124

53%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$257 → $166

35%

4 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 6

$210 → $130

38%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$248 → $169

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are above the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($125) has been the cheapest month to fly this route, followed by November ($203).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 32m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 3h 32m. Connecting flights take 13h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 10.4% of recent fares are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Los Angeles to Minneapolis recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and the surrounding region.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International can be a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$525

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From LAX

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Minneapolis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is typically 60 or more days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $503. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $1113. Even booking 7-13 days out can result in an average price of $675, indicating that earlier booking tends to yield better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $334. The median price for this route historically stands at $478. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $746 or less. Keeping these thresholds in mind can help you identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are February and November. In February, the median flight price was $125, while November saw a median price of $203. January also offered relatively lower prices with a median of $329. The annual median price for this route is $478, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Regular price: $208 - $291

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is $208-$291. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now $114

Low $208

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

February

Cheapest

Flights from $125

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,965

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$262

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$171

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$212

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$161

$258

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$217

$186

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$183

$186

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$262 → $124

53%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$257 → $166

35%

4 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 6

$210 → $130

38%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$248 → $169

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are above the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($125) has been the cheapest month to fly this route, followed by November ($203).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 32m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 3h 32m. Connecting flights take 13h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 10.4% of recent fares are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Los Angeles to Minneapolis recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and the surrounding region.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International can be a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

Minneapolis, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,508

$1,068

Save $440

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

Dec 05

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 09

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Dec 25

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Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

How many flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Minneapolis from other cities

Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

Dec 05

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 25

Dec 07

Dec 08

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?