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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $349. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
San Jose.$339 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 6, returning Tue, May 12.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, May 6, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, May 12, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
San Jose.$349 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 20, returning Thu, Apr 23.Round-trip flight with Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, Apr 20, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Thu, Apr 23, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
San Jose.$370 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 6, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, May 6, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.
San Jose.$380 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 22, returning Tue, Apr 28.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departing from San Jose International on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.
San Jose.$399 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 29, returning Sun, May 3.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, May 3, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.
San Jose.$401 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Sun, Sep 13.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Sep 13, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
San Jose.$401 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 19, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, Jun 19, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
San Jose.$401 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 15, returning Sun, Oct 18.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
San Jose.$402 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22, returning Wed, Jul 29.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $402, select.
San Jose.$429 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 20, returning Tue, May 26.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, May 20, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departing from San Jose International on Tue, May 26, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.
San Jose.$430 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 30, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $430, select.
San Jose.$431 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 6, returning Mon, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Aug 6, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
San Jose.$479 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departing from San Jose International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
San Jose.$480 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 16, returning Sun, Jul 19.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, Jul 16, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departing from San Jose International on Sun, Jul 19, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.
San Jose.$488 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 23, returning Fri, Jan 15.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, May 23, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.
San Jose.$712 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30, returning Wed, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Apr 1, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $712, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $716
Apr
from $349
May
from $339
Jun
from $401
Jul
from $402
Aug
from $431
Sep
from $401
Oct
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Dec
from $738
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Alternative Minneapolis to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Minneapolis to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

5km from central San Jose
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

6km from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

52km from central San Jose
from $311
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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
Cheapest
from $160
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

83km from central San Jose
from $374
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Sacramento Stockton

85km from central San Jose
from $346
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Check out these San Jose hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travelers rate these San Jose hotels for cleanliness, service, and location.
Convention Center Inn & Suites
0.79 km from city center
$169
Per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
12.39 km from city center
$145
Per night
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
1.14 km from city center
$515
Per night
Convention Center Inn & Suites
0.79 km from city center
$169
Per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
12.39 km from city center
$145
Per night
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
1.14 km from city center
$515
Per night
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Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis 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 round-trip flight from Minneapolis to San Jose is $339. 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 to San Jose.
KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Minneapolis to San Jose.
There are 34 flights per week flying from Minneapolis to San Jose, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to San Jose is usually May.
If you're flying from Minneapolis, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the center of San Jose. We've found flights to this airport from $339.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to San Jose on Wednesday, May 6, 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose is Alaska Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Reid-Hillview Airport is Delta.

Flying from Minneapolis to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for leaving from this base when booking your flights from Minneapolis to San Jose.

  • When it comes to where you'll land, San Jose's chief entry point is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Minneapolis to San Jose flight.

  • San Jose is two hours behind Minneapolis and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 11 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Minneapolis to San Jose is with Delta Air Lines at 18:50. Choose the first MSP to SJC departure with Delta Air Lines at 10:05 to maximize your time in San Jose.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Minneapolis to San Jose flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to San Jose

  • $163 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to San Jose. Return flights start from $339. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap Minneapolis to San Jose flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • June is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Minneapolis to San Jose. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Minneapolis to San Jose is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Minneapolis to San Jose flights.

Flying from Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • You can get a direct flight from Minneapolis to San Jose departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Begin your trip at MSP and touch down at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • Keep an eye out for deals with Delta Air Lines. This airline offers direct Minneapolis to San Jose plane tickets out of MSP.

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

  • Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to San Jose? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

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

Arriving in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes around 10 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 5 kilometers away.

  • When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Minneapolis to San Jose. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:

  • Explore without limits with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week before your travel date.

  • The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to San Jose. To escape the crowds, visit San Jose in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Minneapolis to San Jose ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to San Jose in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

More about San Jose

  • After booking your flight from Minneapolis to San Jose, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at San Jose Museum of Art.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Jose. Around 499 kilometers to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 64 kilometers north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are highlights.

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