Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-12-08
LAX - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-09
LAX - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-18
LAX - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-19
LAX - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-20
LAX - MSP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-25
LAX - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
1,533 mi
2,467 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Burbank - Minneapolis · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Ana - Minneapolis · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - Minneapolis · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Barbara - Minneapolis · Santa Barbara is 88 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Diego - Minneapolis · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Palm Springs - Minneapolis · Palm Springs is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
LAX - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
LAX - MSP
First | 2 Stops
From 31,500 Pts + $11.2
AA
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
LAX - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
LAX - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
LAX - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
LAX - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Selected hotels for your next stay
Emery, Autograph Collection
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
Bloomington, MN (USA)
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Minneapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.
Los Angeles and Minneapolis are about 1,533 miles (2,467 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,533-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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