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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 1:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:49 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to San Jose takes 4h 09m, covering 1,572 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to San Jose range from $474 to $696, with an average of $540 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 82% above the $540 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $297 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $579 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to San Jose flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to San Jose route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Minneapolis to San Jose usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Minneapolis to San Jose. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $486 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $698, a difference of $212.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and San Jose.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 46m, compared with 6h 04m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 03m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

San Jose is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to San Jose flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.