$68 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis - Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Santa Ana and Minneapolis.

Flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $299 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $694 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-100 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 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 25% on the Santa Ana to Minneapolis route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $573 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $759, a difference of $186. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Minneapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Minneapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 11:42 am
• Latest: departs at 12:56 pm and lands at 4:38 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $637. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis takes 3h 42m, covering 1,519 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.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 5h 45m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis range from $526 to $828, with an average of $637 over the past 12 months. Anything below $526 counts as a good deal.

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