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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 11:43 am
• Latest: departs at 1:26 pm and lands at 5:09 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Minneapolis takes 3h 43m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis range from $547 to $863, with an average of $682 over the past 12 months. Anything below $547 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $682 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $335 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $720 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 A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-100 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $164 to $1,557. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $231, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Santa Ana to Minneapolis. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $639 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $904, a difference of $265.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Santa Ana and Minneapolis.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 5h 48m 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.