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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 46.8% of flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience two connections. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involve at least one stop.

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 travel time increases to 8 hours and 32 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2467 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering flights with connections.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is advisable. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations. Over the trailing 30 days, prices have shown enough movement to make alerts beneficial. Travelers can potentially find better deals by monitoring price changes for this route.

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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, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $137. Other cost-effective options include June, with a median fare of $179, and May, where the median fare is $198. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis typically range from $218 to $513, with a median price of $273. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track potential savings.

When flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with connections, which can sometimes offer more flexibility or different price points.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Minneapolis takes approximately 7h 19m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time between these two cities. The overall distance covered on this route is 2467 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Regular price: $206 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is $206 to $284. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Nov 4.

now $159

Low $206

High $284

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

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

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$419

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$373

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$503

$395

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$460

$387

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$313

$303

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$531 → $419

21%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$503 → $395

21%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$516 → $418

19%

5 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 4

$255 → $159

38%

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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 $159.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 19m

The median flight time from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on this route, representing 46.8% of recent flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 good option for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

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

💸 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 region.

📍 ~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 ~$352

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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 for a flight is around $199. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to $303, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $383. These trends are observed across a 90-day analysis window.

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 has been $273 over the same 90-day period. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $513 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $218 threshold can help travelers secure a favorable fare.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, with a median price of $137. June and May also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $179 and $198 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $273, based on a 270-day analysis. Travelers seeking lower fares may find these months more economical.

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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: $206 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is $206 to $284. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Nov 4.

now $159

Low $206

High $284

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

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$419

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$373

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$503

$395

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$460

$387

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Minneapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines

$313

$303

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$531 → $419

21%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$503 → $395

21%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$516 → $418

19%

5 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 4

$255 → $159

38%

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 $159.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 19m

The median flight time from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on this route, representing 46.8% of recent flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 good option for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

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

💸 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 region.

📍 ~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.

Minneapolis, United States

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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 below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month

Median flight time is 7h 19m

Direct flights are available

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

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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 below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month

Median flight time is 7h 19m

Direct flights are available

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

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Oct 30

Oct 21

Oct 16

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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?