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800 Degrees Pizza is a popular restaurant located in Terminal B of Los Angeles International Airport that serves traditional Italian food, while Barney’s Beanery can be found in Terminal 2 and serves a variety of burgers, Mexican food, and appetizers. There is also a Chick-Fil-A that can be found in Terminal 1 and is a good option for travelers short on time.

For a chic and modern choice, book a room at the 4-star Sheraton Gateway, a hotel that is less than 1mi from Los Angeles International Airport and a 20m drive from the Santa Monica Pier. The Crowne Plaza is a more casual option that is an 8m drive from the airport and a 15m drive from the Venice Canals.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport currently has several private lactation and nursing suites that can be found in each terminal. Additionally, there are two aviation-themed kids zones that are equipped with games and play equipment and are located in Concourses C and H.

If you’re traveling with a furry friend, bring them to one of the enclosed grassy areas outside of the Arrivals terminals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Two such areas can be found outside of Terminal 1 and one near Terminal 2, with each of them containing waste disposal bags and trash cans.

Booking flights by Delta Air Lines or Spirit Airlines is a sustainable way of traveling from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. The airlines offer flights from MSP that emit around 43% and 42% less carbon per person, respectively, than the average amount of 2,793 lbs. of CO2 released per person on this route.

The Metro Bus is a popular choice for travelers going to the airport from downtown. Some hotels near the airport have complimentary airport shuttles for guests staying at the establishments. Travelers can use light rail transit from downtown Minneapolis to the airport terminals. Taxis and rideshares are ideal choices for travelers with baggage, or you can also opt for private shuttles.

Travelers with limited mobility flying to Los Angeles from MSP can request free wheelchairs ahead of their day of travel via their respective airlines. Airport employees will help passengers navigate the airport, and there are designated accessible parking spaces in the parking lots. The restrooms in the terminals are easily accessible.

Yes. There is a private luggage storage service operating at LAX. At the arrivals level, you can make a call to the service provider, and the company will pick up your luggage at the airport and store it for you at a fee. The company also has drop-off services for when you need your luggage back.

MSP has an hourly and daily parking option for short-term parking, and spots can be booked online ahead of time. Terminal 2 has a long-term economy parking option, and the availability of parking spots can be checked on the airport’s website. Valet parking is also available, and there are EV- charging stations in the airport.

Yes. American Airlines Admirals Club has two locations, in Terminals 4 and 5, and can be accessed by passengers using American Airlines or those with lounge membership programs. United Club is in Terminal 7 and is accessible for travelers using United Airlines or those with United Club Memberships. Delta Sky Club and Centurion Lounge are located in Terminal 6, and there is also a military lounge in the airport.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sun Country Air: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $323 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Minneapolis to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Minneapolis to Los Angeles route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Los Angeles flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 1:55 am.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $321. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles takes 3h 56m, covering 1,533 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $248 to $1,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 10m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 38m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Los Angeles range from $250 to $419, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.