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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 286 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Minneapolis to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found286 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose is 286 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose.
KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose.
As of March 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to San Jose is usually April.
If you're flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from 286 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to San Jose on Monday, 6 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Sun Country Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose.

  • San Jose is two hours behind Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located. San Jose observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • With 11 weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 10:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from MSP to SJC is with Delta Air Lines at 18:50.

  • Leave enough time to make your MSP to San Jose flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • You can book a direct Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose ticket. Begin your journey at MSP and end it at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose.

  • MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, data shows 77.37% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Jose

  • 130 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose flight. Return plane tickets start from 286 €. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MSP to San Jose.

  • June is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MSP to San Jose.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJC:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MSP to San Jose.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Travel to San Jose during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Before booking a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about San Jose

  • After booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to San Jose, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Fresno is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres east of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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