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$55+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Minneapolis (SJC - MSP)

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SJC — MSP
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in January or December, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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From San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 January 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/214:03 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Wed 3/56:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/197:34 amSJC - MSP
3 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/239:15 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/193:28 pmSJC - MSP
3 stops22h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/235:07 pmMSP - SJC
3 stops23h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/201:00 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/37:00 amMSP - SJC
1 stop9h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 3/17:00 amSJC - MSP
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 3/57:35 amMSP - SJC
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 4/96:00 amSJC - MSP
2 stops12h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/193:17 pmMSP - SJC
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/242:25 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop19h 16mDelta
Tue 3/46:59 pmMSP - SJC
1 stop15h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/30$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/173:30 pmSJC - MSP
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/245:30 amMSP - SJC
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$433

Find flights from San Jose to Minneapolis within your budget

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SJC - MSP

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San Jose

Fri 2/21

4:03 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$130

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SJC - MSP

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San Jose

Wed 2/19

7:34 am-4:11 pm

3 stops30h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/23

9:15 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$222

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 2/19

3:28 pm-4:11 pm

3 stops22h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/23

5:07 pm-2:43 pm

3 stops23h 36m

$251

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Thu 2/20

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$342

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$368

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Sat 3/1

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/5

7:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$373

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Mon 2/24

2:25 pm-11:41 am

1 stop19h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/4

6:59 pm-8:22 am

1 stop15h 23m

$424

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Thu 4/17

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

5:30 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 17m

$433

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Wed 2/26

4:03 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$55

San JoseMinneapolis

SJC - MSP

SJCMSP

San Jose

Tue 3/25

10:48 am-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$104

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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 San Jose to Minneapolis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Jose-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-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Minneapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Minneapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose 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 January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Minneapolis is 79 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 San Jose to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Jose to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 January 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Minneapolis in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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 January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Minneapolis by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Jose to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 8 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $130, Frontier will fly you from San Jose to Minneapolis and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $251 and $342, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Minneapolis for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from San Jose, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (89%), Delta (87%), Virgin Atlantic( 78%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Jose to Minneapolis is generally $820, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Minneapolis St Paul), you can expect to pay $222 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 to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from San Jose to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Minneapolis

Discover the top 8 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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