Los Angeles to Minneapolis (LAX–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–MSP is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,533 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 161 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS | 42 | 321, 32Q, 739 | 3h29-3h37 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 31 | 738, 739 | 1h22-3h43 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MSP | LGB→MSP | SNA→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | – | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 3h 2m | 2h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Minneapolis.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
LAX–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MSP
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSP ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,533 miles (2,467 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 146 return, totaling 273 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
161 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).