What percentage of Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 16.3% of flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor typically involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?

The median direct flight time from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is 3 hours and 53 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically taking 8 hours and 53 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2467 kilometers.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles have been frequent. This suggests that travelers may benefit from setting a price alert. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown price fluctuations that could be advantageous for those monitoring fares.

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Minneapolis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

When considering cheap flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $209. Other budget-friendly options include September and December, both showing a median fare of $218. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for this route.

Fares for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles typically range from $314 to $776, with a median price of $516. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

For travelers flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 16.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Los Angeles takes approximately 3h 53m. However, this median includes connecting itineraries. For those flights that do involve connections, the median journey time extends to 12h 17m, while direct flights maintain the 3h 53m duration.

The route from Minneapolis to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2467 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance generally means a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often involving several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Regular price: $185 - $293

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $185 to $293. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 30.

now $143

Low $185

High $293

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to LAX is November, with a median price of $218. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $722. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $218

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $722

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$239

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$225

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$216

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Sun Country Airlines

$266

$217

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$278 → $162

42%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$286 → $170

41%

6 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 25

$267 → $160

40%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$274 → $169

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Minneapolis - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $143.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices around $218

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, at $218.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 53m

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles typically takes 3h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good choice for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, ideal for reaching Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for tickets bought within this window averaged around $463. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging $908. Even tickets bought 14-27 days out were notably more expensive, with an average price of $508.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is considered to be $314 or less. The median price for this route was $516 during the same period. Prices for the upper quartile of deals were around $776, indicating that travelers can often find flights for less than this amount.

Historically, April has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, with a median price of $209. September and December also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route was $516, suggesting that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Minneapolis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Regular price: $185 - $293

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles is $185 to $293. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 30.

now $143

Low $185

High $293

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from $218

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $722

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$239

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$225

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$216

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Los Angeles

Minneapolis (MSP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Sun Country Airlines

$266

$217

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$278 → $162

42%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$286 → $170

41%

6 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 25

$267 → $160

40%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$274 → $169

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles