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Flight deals from San Jose to Minneapolis

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Minneapolis? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$328. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.C$154 per passenger.Departing Mon., Apr. 27.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Apr. 27, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$154, select.
Minneapolis.C$191 per passenger.Departing Thu., May 7.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu., May 7, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$191, select.
Minneapolis.C$204 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jun. 1.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Jun. 1, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$204, select.
Minneapolis.C$270 per passenger.Departing Tue., Dec. 15.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue., Dec. 15, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$270, select.
Minneapolis.C$270 per passenger.Departing Sat., Aug. 1.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat., Aug. 1, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$270, select.
Minneapolis.C$270 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 22.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed., Jul. 22, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$270, select.
Minneapolis.C$362 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 25.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed., Nov. 25, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$362, select.
Minneapolis.C$450 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 15.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri., Jan. 15, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$450, select.
Minneapolis.C$495 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jun. 3.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Wed., Jun. 3, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$495, select.
Minneapolis.C$495 per passenger.Departing Sat., May 23.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Sat., May 23, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$495, select.
Minneapolis.C$503 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 22.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Wed., Jul. 22, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$503, select.
Minneapolis.C$585 per passenger.Departing Mon., Apr. 27.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Mon., Apr. 27, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$585, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis

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Alternative San Jose to Minneapolis routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Minneapolis St Paul

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Minneapolis Downtown

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St Cloud

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San Jose to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$154
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week37

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Minneapolis: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Minneapolis is C$328. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Minneapolis.
KLM, Delta and Air France fly direct from San Jose to Minneapolis.
As of April 2026, there are 37 flights per week flying from San Jose to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis is usually May.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 11.5 km away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from C$328.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis Downtown Airport is Delta.

Flying from San Jose to Minneapolis: what you need to know

  • San Jose's main airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore your departure options from this base when searching for your flights from San Jose to Minneapolis.

  • Touch down at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This is the major gateway to Minneapolis.

  • A direct flight from San Jose to Minneapolis takes on average 3 hours 44 minutes. The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, meaning it's 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

  • The most popular route for flights from San Jose to Minneapolis is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Choose from 16 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJC to MSP is the 06:15 Delta Air Lines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 13:27 with Delta Air Lines.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from San Jose to Minneapolis, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.

  • When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've found cheap flights from San Jose to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Set off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on a nonstop flight from San Jose to Minneapolis. From SJC, you can fly directly into Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • When departing from SJC, you can catch a direct flight from San Jose to Minneapolis with Delta Air Lines.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from San Jose to Minneapolis. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • SJC is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 44 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Minneapolis, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Minneapolis

  • C$154 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Minneapolis. Return flights start from C$329. These prices can change based on demand.

  • To secure cheap flights from San Jose to Minneapolis, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Jose to Minneapolis. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from San Jose to Minneapolis couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose to Minneapolis.

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • February is the quietest month for flights from San Jose to Minneapolis, while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Minneapolis based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Schedule your flight from San Jose to Minneapolis for July if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Jose to Minneapolis sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

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