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$95+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Minneapolis (SJC - MSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MSP
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in September or May, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
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MSP
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:05 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
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MSP
1 stop22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/68:15 am
MSP
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SJC
2 stops35h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:32 pm
SJC
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MSP
2 stops25h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/207:36 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
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MSP
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/18:10 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
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MSP
1 stop22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/31:30 pm
MSP
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SJC
2 stops31h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
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MSP
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:05 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$313
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:44 pm
SJC
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MSP
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop8h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$317
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:44 pm
SJC
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MSP
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/297:00 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop8h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:00 am
SJC
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MSP
1 stop13h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/175:12 pm
MSP
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SJC
1 stop18h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:15 am
SJC
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MSP
1 stop15h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:00 am
MSP
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SJC
1 stop8h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:44 pm
SJC
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MSP
1 stop7h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/53:04 pm
MSP
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SJC
2 stops20h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$335

Find flight deals from San Jose to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Minneapolis St Paul flights.
From San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Tue 4/28

7:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/5

3:04 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$370

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 5/18

2:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/20

10:05 am-6:15 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$384

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$408

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 7/8

2:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/23

6:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$419

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Tue 7/7

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

4:57 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$419

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Tue 7/7

10:17 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/23

6:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$419

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:18 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/15

3:01 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$441
Quickest round-trip

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 7/8

1:15 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

6:46 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$459

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Thu 6/11

6:30 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/15

1:00 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$469

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 7/6

9:38 pm-4:01 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/9

6:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$471

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Minneapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Minneapolis in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Minneapolis

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Minneapolis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis (average of $117). Flying from San Jose, California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Minneapolis as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Minneapolis. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSun Country Air from San Jose to Minneapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis?

    To fly from San Jose to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from San Jose take 3h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis can take about 5h 20m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. The distance between San Jose, California and Minneapolis is about 1572 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Minneapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Sun Country Air ($119), Southwest ($306), and Delta ($309) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Minneapolis. Sun Country Air is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Minneapolis one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Southwest flights start at $153 while deals on Delta start at $248 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from San Jose, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (95%), KLM (93%), Delta( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

    While on average a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis is generally $766, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Minneapolis St Paul), you can expect to pay $328 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Minneapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Minneapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Minneapolis (average of $117). Flying from San Jose, California to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Minneapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Minneapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$119Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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