Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,533
miles
2,467
kilometers
1,332
nautical miles

🕐 3h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,533 2,453
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,533 2,453
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,533 2,300
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,533 2,300
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,533 3,066
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,533 2,300
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Minneapolis, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MSP route connects Los Angeles, United States with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,533 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Los Angeles. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 1,533 miles (2,467 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MSP typically take around 3h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,533 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.