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Flights from San Jose to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Minneapolis. 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
SJOMSPORD

San Jose to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey7h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Orlando

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis

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

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SJO Chicago (ORD) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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SJO Orlando (MCO) MSP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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SJO Miami (MIA) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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SJO Atlanta (ATL) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 36m
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SJO Dallas (DFW) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m
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SJO Nashville (BNA) MSP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country 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
NoneMinneapolis vs San Jose
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
SJO → MSP

Flights from San Jose to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Minneapolis?
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 San Jose to Minneapolis?
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 San Jose and Minneapolis?
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 San Jose and Minneapolis?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).

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