Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Choose from 76 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Sun Country Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Your LAX to MSP flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Delta Air Lines has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is a leader in on-time performance for LAX to MSP flights, with 92.82% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and MSP:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Joe Foss Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
At the moment, 66 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 140 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to MSP, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Grab a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Minneapolis in February.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MSP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another essential stop in United States and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without visiting Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
