Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP)
Los Angeles to Minneapolis is a 1795-mile trip with 4 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $43.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → MSP | $416 | $128 | $544 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → MSP | $414 | $88 | $502 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$43. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to MSP | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $416 | $517 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $414 | $475 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $431 | $502 |
Arrival airports near Minneapolis
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP — Minneapolis | 8.4 mi / 12m | $27 | $416 | $443 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1795 miles, 1d 6h, and an estimated $315 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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