$61 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to California

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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$203
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$268
San Diego
San Diegononstop$224
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$238
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$244
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$317
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Bakersfield
Bakersfield2 stops$329
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$314
Redding
Redding1 stop$377
Merced
Merced2 stops$721
Reno
Reno1 stop$283
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$171
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$203
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$268
San Diego
San Diegononstop$224
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$238
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$244
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$317
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Bakersfield
Bakersfield2 stops$329
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$314
Redding
Redding1 stop$377
Merced
Merced2 stops$721
Reno
Reno1 stop$283
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$171

Book Cheap Minneapolis to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to California

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$257Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Minneapolis to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Minneapolis found in the last 72 hours was to Oakland, at $174 round-trip. The most popular route is from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $198.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $418, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to California is August, when tickets cost $223 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $373 and $317 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Minneapolis to California, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking California flights

  • Do travellers flying with their pets from Minneapolis to California have to adhere to any special laws or regulations?

    Pet owners leaving the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Airport may relax knowing that their adventures will proceed with their pets because all airports along the Minneapolis-California flight routes accept pets. The MSP airport welcomes animals, and there are facilities for animal relief. Pet owners need to make sure their pets remain on leash always.

  • How do you travel from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to downtown Los Angeles?

    Six transportation options help to get travelers from Los Angeles International Airport to Downtown Los Angeles: taxi, car, bus, shuttle, towncar, and tram. Bus transportation costs about $3-$5 and takes 50 minutes to get from Los Angeles International Airport to Downtown Los Angeles. Taxis cost around $95-$120 and take 20 minutes to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Downtown Los Angeles.

  • What must I do to get on the earliest flight from Minneapolis to California as soon as possible?

    If you plan to go from Minneapolis to California in the morning, think about staying the night before your journey at one of the hotels closest to the MSP airport. A hotel worth thinking about is the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, which can be reached by foot from MSP Airport in about 10 minutes.

  • How can I get to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) from the city's center?

    From Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, there are 6 methods to get to Minneapolis Marriott City Center: tram, car, bus, town car, and taxi. Busing, which costs about $1-$3 and takes 44 minutes, is the fastest and most cheap method to go from Minneapolis Airport to Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Taxis cost $30-$40 and take 14 minutes to travel from MSP to Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Minneapolis to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Minneapolis to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Minneapolis to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Minneapolis to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $285 on average. Morning departures are around 7% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $377.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Minneapolis to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $102 one-way - $260 round-trip; Los Angeles $178 one-way - $263 round-trip; San Francisco $118 one-way - $296 round-trip
  • Although Rochester International Airport (RST) and other local airports offer comparable flights to California, most passengers flying from Minneapolis to California choose to depart via Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) instead. Compared to other adjacent airports, this airport has better access to the public transit networks.
  • Travellers who intend to rent their preferred vehicles after arriving in California from Minneapolis typically prefer landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This airport is home to various car rental companies, including Budget, Enterprise, and Avis. These companies' reservation desks can be found in Terminal 1 of LAX.
  • Consider using Spirit Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines if you're flying from Minneapolis to California with children. These airlines provide in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers traveling from Minneapolis to California, allowing your children to download movies and stream their favorite children's TV shows live, which helps keep them from getting bored.
  • You can travel to California from Minneapolis and visit a range of cities near LAX Airport. LAX Airport can be used to access cities like Los Angeles, Glendale, Long Beach, and Anaheim. The distance between LAX and the centers of each of the aforementioned cities is under 45 km; you can travel there by rental car, cab, metro, or bus.
  • Despite the fact that other airports, most notably San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN), may be able to connect travellers to California, many business travellers from Minneapolis to California chose to touch down at LAX Airport because of its closeness to Los Angeles, the major metropolis serving California residents. Because the majority of California's corporate offices are located in Los Angeles, the city is ideally suited for business travellers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Minneapolis to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

Easiest airport experience ever in my life at MSP with Delta check-in and flight attendant gave us a bottle of champagne in celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary, so overall amazing!

The seats weren’t reclining even though it wasn’t as exit seat

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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