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$193+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to San José (SJO)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SJO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$702
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/27:36 amMSP - SJO
1 stop27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/511:32 amSJO - MSP
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$346
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/128:02 amMSP - SJO
2 stops27h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/1912:28 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/187:05 amMSP - SJO
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/248:50 amSJO - MSP
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 9/85:15 amMSP - SJO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Tue 9/161:18 pmSJO - MSP
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/28$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/245:00 amMSP - SJO
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/26:10 amSJO - MSP
1 stop16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$560
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/302:17 pmMSP - SJO
2 stops34h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/41:06 amSJO - MSP
2 stops21h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$564
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:27 amMSP - SJO
2 stops11h 26mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/186:07 pmSJO - MSP
2 stops22h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$598
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:00 amMSP - SJO
2 stops15h 50mAir Canada
Fri 5/168:00 amSJO - MSP
2 stops30h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$637
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:00 amMSP - SJO
1 stop12h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/251:30 pmSJO - MSP
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$646

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to San José 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to San José that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/2

7:36 am-10:27 am

1 stop27h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

11:32 am-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$346

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/12

8:02 am-10:37 am

2 stops27h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

12:28 pm-6:52 am

2 stops17h 24m

$391

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/18

7:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

8:50 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$542

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/8

5:15 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:18 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 04m

$556

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-8:09 pm

2 stops16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

6:10 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$560

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

2:17 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops34h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

1:06 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$564

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/8

11:27 am-9:53 pm

2 stops11h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/18

6:07 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$598

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/10

8:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

8:00 am-3:54 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$637

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

1:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$646

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/3

2:22 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 56m

$193

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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 Minneapolis to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 Minneapolis-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Minneapolis-San José, San José Province 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 Minneapolis to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San José. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April 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 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Minneapolis to San José to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,410 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $391 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $542 and $556 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $193 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $345 and $365, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province?

    Of the flights from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province that have layovers, most of them stop in Dallas.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $58 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to San José, San José Province flights?

    Of the flights from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Miami.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to San José 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 José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Minneapolis to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to San José. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$186Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$257Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$410Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$443Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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