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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.8% of flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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 31 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 32 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2,467 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, price fluctuations for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are frequent. This route is classified as experiencing frequent price changes. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring prices allows for timely booking when a good deal becomes available.

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Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

For cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $137. Other good options include June, where the median fare is $179, and May, with a median fare of $198. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, fares typically range from $218–$513, with a median of $273. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the route.

Regarding direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, 46.8% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Minneapolis takes about 7h 19m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time on this route.

The distance between Los Angeles and Minneapolis is approximately 2467 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Regular price: $178 - $282

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 between $178 and $282. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 31.

now $119

Low $178

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is November, with a median price of $137. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $356. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $137

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $356

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

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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

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$311

$251

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$200

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$227

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$165

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$224

$213

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$158

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$266 → $156

41%

14 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 28

$223 → $119

47%

5 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 23

$266 → $164

38%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$257 → $158

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Los Angeles - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are below the typical level at $119.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $137.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis at $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 19m.

The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is 7h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed share of routes.

Direct flights make up a mixed share of routes from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is one airline offering direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are frequent, appearing often.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is ideal for reaching Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities area.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International (RST) is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~120 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was approximately $199. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $238, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure increased the average price to $303. Conversely, booking more than 28 days out, such as 28-59 days or 60+ days, generally resulted in higher average prices, around $347 and $383 respectively.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $218. The median price for this route over the same period was $273. Prices exceeding $513 were observed in the higher range of fares. By comparing potential flights to the $218 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable options.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, with a median price of $137. June also offered competitive prices, with a median of $179. May, while appearing on the list of cheaper months with a median of $198, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route was $273, suggesting that certain 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: $178 - $282

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 between $178 and $282. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 31.

now $119

Low $178

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

November

Cheapest

Flights from $137

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $356

Jan

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

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$311

$251

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$200

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$227

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$165

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$224

$213

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$158

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$266 → $156

41%

14 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 28

$223 → $119

47%

5 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 23

$266 → $164

38%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$257 → $158

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis