Cheap flights from California to Minnesota from $69

The cheapest month to fly to Minnesota from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $368, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Minnesota during the month of November, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $369.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Minnesota from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $375. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Minnesota for around $464.

Flying to Minnesota from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $347 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Minnesota are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $489. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Palm Springs to Minneapolis St Paul for the best California - Minnesota flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Minnesota from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Minnesota for around $354 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Minnesota from California for as low as $277 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Minnesota flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Frontier, Sun Country Air, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Minnesota

Delta, Sun Country Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Minnesota from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Minnesota. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Minnesota on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 60 flights per day flying from California to Minnesota. The most common time of day flights depart is 3:00PM, with 47% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of September 2026, 423 flights take off from California and land in Minnesota each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.