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Flights from Minneapolis to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Chicago or Orlando, about 7h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 33m
MSPSJOORD

Minneapolis to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MSP Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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MSP Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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3
MSP Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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MSP Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 36m
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MSP Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m
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MSP Nashville (BNA) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,995 km2,481 miles
Journey time
7h 33mestimate
Time difference
NoneSan Jose vs Minneapolis
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MSP → SJO

Flights from Minneapolis to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Orlando and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,995 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and San Jose?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

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