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$112+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Jose (MSP - SJC)

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SJC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose are usually found in April or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Thu 8/2112:22 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:18 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/136:30 amSJC - MSP
1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 11/63:12 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop9h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/108:10 amSJC - MSP
1 stop13h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$296
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:12 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop9h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 11/132:28 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop7h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:58 amMSP - SJC
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/143:55 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:04 amMSP - SJC
1 stop14h 09mDelta
Mon 8/185:44 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/11$313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/171:21 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops36h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/206:30 amSJC - MSP
2 stops27h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/198:00 amSJC - MSP
1 stop13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1710:05 amMSP - SJC
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Wed 7/236:35 amSJC - MSP
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$408

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to San Jose that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San Jose

Thu 8/21

12:22 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$252

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/10

9:18 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 18m

San Jose

Sun 7/13

6:30 am-5:06 am

1 stop20h 36m

$253

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/6

6:40 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Jose

Tue 8/26

3:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$296

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/12

11:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Jose

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$305

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/13

5:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Jose

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$307

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/17

1:21 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops36h 33m

San Jose

Sun 7/20

6:30 am-12:16 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$340

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/1

10:05 am-5:18 pm

2 stops9h 13m

San Jose

Wed 8/6

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$362

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/12

5:00 am-9:04 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San Jose

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-11:47 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$371

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/9

6:40 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Jose

Wed 7/16

3:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$378

MinneapolisSan Jose

MSP - SJC

MSPSJC

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/16

7:36 am-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$112

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to San Jose

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Jose. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to San Jose is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Minneapolis to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 MSP to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to San Jose is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San Jose. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San Jose flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Jose

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to San Jose. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to SJC are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San Jose. 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 Minneapolis to San Jose?

    If you wish to fly to San Jose from Minneapolis, then you need to book flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose. There are 4 flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) per day to choose from. Flights to San Jose from Minneapolis St Paul are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 52m is how long a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to San Jose typically takes.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to San Jose round-trip from $252. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $305, and Southwest, from $307. Frontier is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $148 and $149 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to San Jose are Sun Country Air (100%), Delta (75%) and KLM (64%).

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

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to San Jose is generally $459, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $313. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - San Jose), you can expect to pay $253 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San Jose 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 Minneapolis to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Minneapolis to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San Jose. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$343Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$343Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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