On average, the flight time from California to Minnesota is 3 hours 36 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.
This means that your flight from California to Minnesota could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
On average, the flight time from Minnesota to California is 3 hours 36 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.
This means that your flight from Minnesota to California could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
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Recommended option
• 5h 56m
- Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) SAN - MSP
$258 - $816
Cheapest option
• 5h 56m
- Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) SMF - MSP
$139 - $364
9 alternative options
• 6h 10m
- Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) SFO - MSP
$178 - $364
• 6h 20m
- Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) LAX - MSP
$190 - $383
• 6h 34m
- Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP) SJC - MSP
$288 - $567
• 8h 8m
- Fly from Santa Ana (SNA) to Minneapolis (MSP) SNA - MSP
$158 - $281
• 45h 27m
- Take the bus from El Monte to Kansas City "Greyhound"
- Take the bus from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Kansas City
$314 - $493
• 45h 41m
- Take the bus from El Monte to Kansas City "Greyhound"
- Take the bus from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN 804 / ...
$311 - $488
• 2 days 21h
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portland Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis Empire Builder
$427 - $596
• 2 days 23h
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis Empire Builder
$435 - $610
• 29h 44m
- Drive from Los Angeles to Minneapolis 3015.6 km
$500 - $750
Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from California to Minnesota?
The cheapest way to get from California to Minnesota is to fly which costs $170 - $370 and takes 6h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from California to Minnesota?
The quickest way to get from California to Minnesota is to fly which costs $250 - $850 and takes 5h 56m.
Is there a direct bus between California and Minnesota?
No, there is no direct bus from California to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Spring St and 1st St E and arriving at Minneapolis, MN via El Monte and Kansas City, MO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 41m.
Is there a direct train between California and Minnesota?
No, there is no direct train from California to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
How far is it from California to Minnesota?
The distance between California and Minnesota is 2252 km. The road distance is 3015.6 km.
How do I travel from California to Minnesota without a car?
The best way to get from California to San Diego Airport is to line 992 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $8.