Get SMS alerts for LAX-MSP flights. West Coast to the Upper Midwest.
Track This RouteOutbound
3 hours 30 minutes
Return
4 hours
Daily Flights
5+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central vs Pacific Time).
About this route
Los Angeles to Minneapolis connects the entertainment capital with the Twin Cities, a major corporate hub home to Target, 3M, and UnitedHealth Group. Delta operates the most flights through its MSP hub, while Minnesota-based Sun Country offers a leisure-focused alternative.
MSP's extreme winter weather — temperatures can plunge well below zero — means deicing delays and occasional runway closures from November through March. The 2-hour timezone difference adds complexity to scheduling, making landing alerts essential for travelers and drivers coordinating arrivals.
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How it works
Type the flight number for Los Angeles to Minneapolis.
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Minneapolis.
FAQ
About 3 hours 30 minutes eastbound and 4 hours westbound.
Delta leads with the most departures. Sun Country and Spirit also offer nonstop service.
Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of LA (Central vs Pacific Time).
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight touches down.
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