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There are several companies offering daily flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, with Delta, Spirit, and Sun Country Airlines often flying non-stop between the two airports. Domestic Delta flights operate in Terminal 3 at LAX, while both Spirit and Sun Country can be found in Terminal 5.

Delta Airlines at LAX has one of its Sky Club & Partner Lounges in Terminal 3 available to its passengers, with services such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a dining area, and a bar.

Yes, the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel is onsite. There is a connection to the hotel at Terminal 1, through the skyway link on Concourse C, for travelers who are not picking up any luggage. For those heading to Baggage Claim, the hotel offers a shuttle service that departs from the ground transportation center every 20 minutes.

Passengers taking a flight from Los Angeles To Minneapolis can take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train upon arrival at MSP, which stops at both terminals and connects you to different parts of the city, including downtown Minneapolis to the north. There is also a city bus service (route 54) that picks up passengers from Terminal 1. Otherwise, travelers may choose to get a cab or use other app-based ride services, or even rent a vehicle from the different onsite rental car agencies.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Minneapolis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sun Country Air: a checked bag in Economy class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $337 return via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared with $480 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Los Angeles to Minneapolis route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $454 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $81. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Minneapolis route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Minneapolis Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:30
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 03:34.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of $476. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis takes 3h 35m, covering 3,970 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $398 to $2,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 41m, compared to 6h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 51m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Return flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis range from $367 to $628, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue