Minneapolis to Los Angeles (MSP–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,533 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 159 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, MU, VS | 49 | 321, 32Q, 739 | 3h55-4h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, MU, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 29 | 738 | 3h47-4h01 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MSP–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to LAX
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 146 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to LAX ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,533 miles (2,467 km). There are approximately 146 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 273 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
159 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HDN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.