Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 64 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,535-mile flight takes about 3h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,535 mi · 2,470 km
- Flight time
- 3h 54m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying MSP to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 47 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-300 | 346,146 | 3h 54m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900 | 103,114 | 3h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to LAX flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:16am and the last at 9:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2110Delta Air Lines | 7:16am | 9:10am | 31 | 86% |
| DL 2102Delta Air Lines | 9:22am | 11:12am | 31 | 83% |
| DL 2119Delta Air Lines | 11:23am | 1:15pm | 31 | 86% |
| DL 1651Delta Air Lines | 1:12pm | 3:04pm | 31 | 83% |
| DL 2122Delta Air Lines | 7:09pm | 9:03pm | 31 | 71% |
| DL 2103Delta Air Lines | 9:59pm | 11:53pm | 26 | 73% |
Is MSP to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 2,107 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (92%), those around 6pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,107 | 82% | 11 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 341 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 52 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 279 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 365 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 186 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 118 | 92% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 103 | 78% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 312 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 222 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 289 | 47,760 | |
| September 2025 | 227 | 35,674 | |
| October 2025 | 241 | 39,381 | |
| November 2025 | 228 | 34,588 | |
| December 2025 | 231 | 37,382 | |
| January 2026 | 181 | 29,626 | |
| February 2026 | 163 | 26,509 | |
| March 2026 | 185 | 31,290 | |
| April 2026 | 213 | 32,339 | |
| May 2026 | 228 | 38,146 | |
| June 2026 | 265 | 45,686 | |
| July 2026 | 285 | 51,016 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.