SNA - MSP

$88 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip
$241
Overall average: $529
Frontier
Sat 5/2Sat 5/9
SNA - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$539
Typical prices: $499-$799
Delta
Thu 5/14Sun 5/17
SNA - MSP • Non-stop
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SNA's security lines are typically under 10 minutes.
From MSP, use the light rail to save on taxi fares.
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Cheapest • Avg $273 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis (SNA-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis 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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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12:10 pm - 11:02 am
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20h 52m
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9:39 pm - 9:09 am
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13h 30m
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$241Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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12:10 pm - 11:58 pm
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9h 48m
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13h 30m
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$242Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 4
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9h 48m
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17h 25m
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$245Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18
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3:23 pm - 8:44 pm
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27h 21m
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4:20 pm - 2:28 pm
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24h 08m
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$252Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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12:10 pm - 11:58 pm
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9h 48m
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9:39 pm - 9:09 am
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13h 30m
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$263Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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7:30 am - 11:18 pm
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13h 48m
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35h 45m
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$267Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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2:53 pm - 11:58 pm
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31h 05m
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7:06 am - 3:33 pm
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10h 27m
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$268Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:27 pm - 4:58 am
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7h 31m
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24h 22m
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$269Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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11:29 am - 11:58 pm
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10h 29m
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6:45 am - 10:44 am
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5h 59m
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$281Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:30 am - 12:40 pm
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27h 10m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Minneapolis flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

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

When flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis, 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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis is September, where tickets cost $477 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $699 and $624 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $519 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis, 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 Santa Ana to Minneapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis was $88 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Minneapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis flight route: Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    The Airbus A220-100 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Minneapolis, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $486 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $593 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    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 to Minneapolis with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and MSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

    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 to Minneapolis from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $321 or less one-way and $453 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul

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Thursday

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Delta

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Delta

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Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Minneapolis. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
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8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

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

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Flight taking off must have been behind, because there was no pre-departure drink for first class like normal. Also, person in front of mine’s seat got stuck in the as far back as it normally goes position for the whole flight even during landing, flight attendant unable to fix it. Gate was not empty when we arrived, but that is MSP’s fault since was overdue for push back, not Delta’s, so had to sit on tarmac for a while and international flight so then still had to go through customs. Flight crew was excellent throughout though!

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

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

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

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

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

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

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.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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.

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.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

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