What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Minneapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight route?

Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Airlines like Sun Country Air and Southwest fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in about 3h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 54m. Los Angeles and Minneapolis are separated by a distance of 2467 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The most flights from LAX to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 20.0 - 109.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (85%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), Korean Air( 79%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (average of $540). Flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $746). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to MSP?

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights typically cost between $525 and $969 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $486 on Sun Country Air (13 Dec–18 Dec).

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How popular is this Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight route?
Flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis St Paul have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
Airlines like Sun Country Air and Southwest fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in about 3h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 54m. Los Angeles and Minneapolis are separated by a distance of 2467 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (85%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), Korean Air( 79%).
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (average of $540). Flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $746). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to MSP?

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights typically cost between $525 and $969 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $486 on Sun Country Air (13 Dec–18 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Minneapolis

The most flights from LAX to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Minneapolis delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Minneapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to Minneapolis flights typically cost between $525 and $969 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $486 on Sun Country Air (13 Dec–18 Dec).