Travelling from Los Angeles to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis jetting off from either of these.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is where you'll disembark in Minneapolis.
Take a direct Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
With 56 flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis with Delta Air Lines at 00:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LAX to MSP is with Sun Country Airlines at 23:59.
To ensure you board your Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Going away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
To snag cheap Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights, book your trip three months before your departure date.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis jetting off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Start your trip at LAX and land at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Be on the lookout for promotions with Delta Air Lines. This airline offers direct Los Angeles to Minneapolis plane tickets from LAX.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is approximately 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MSP:
Grab a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Best time to go to Minneapolis
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Minneapolis based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Los Angeles to Minneapolis ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are top attractions which should feature on every Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Milwaukee will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another well-known destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without seeing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
