SJO - MSP

$286 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Minneapolis

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Minneapolis departing on 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Minneapolis, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Minneapolis, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$509
Typical prices: $1,044-$652
Southwest
Wed 9/9Tue 9/29
SJO - MSP • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$333
Typical prices: $252-$471
Air Canada
Mon 6/15
SJO - MSP • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $509 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Minneapolis. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $723 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 37m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Minneapolis (SJO-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Minneapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:20 pm
SJO
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MSP
12h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 6:40 pm
MSP
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SJO
12h 40m
2 stops
$509Southwest
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 11
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 8:44 pm
SJO
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MSP
12h 29m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
MSP
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SJO
16h 00m
1 stop
$521Air Canada
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 11
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 12:10 pm
SJO
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MSP
27h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
MSP
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SJO
16h 00m
1 stop
$529Air Canada
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 10:19 pm
SJO
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MSP
14h 12m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 3:18 pm
MSP
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SJO
8h 43m
1 stop
$566Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 4:08 pm
SJO
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MSP
32h 01m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:20 am
MSP
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SJO
26h 00m
1 stop
$571Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:20 pm
SJO
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MSP
11h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 6:40 pm
MSP
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SJO
12h 25m
2 stops
$587Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:20 pm
SJO
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MSP
11h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 6:40 pm
MSP
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SJO
12h 30m
2 stops
$592Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 7:43 pm
SJO
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MSP
11h 33m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 pm
MSP
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SJO
14h 35m
2 stops
$598Air Canada
Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 8:44 pm
SJO
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MSP
36h 34m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 pm
MSP
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SJO
14h 35m
2 stops
$601Air Canada
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 7:49 pm
SJO
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MSP
11h 39m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:30 pm - 10:05 pm
MSP
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SJO
29h 35m
1 stop
$602Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Minneapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Minneapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Minneapolis?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Minneapolis departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Minneapolis is February, where tickets cost $663 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $940 and $922 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Minneapolis, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$333
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Minneapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Minneapolis was $333 for a one-way ticket and $509 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Minneapolis?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Minneapolis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Minneapolis?

    San José and Minneapolis are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Minneapolis?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Minneapolis?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Minneapolis, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Minneapolis, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Minneapolis are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $773 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $829 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Minneapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Minneapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Minneapolis with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and MSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Minneapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Minneapolis from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Minneapolis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Minneapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9751 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6.0 GoodRoger, May 2026
ONT - SFO
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Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

Flight delays for communication overall not a good experience uncomfortable on the plane. Person in front of me reclined his seat, putting them inches from my lap.

There were flight delays making our flight arrive at our destination after midnight didn’t seem to have enough crew or airplanes for the flights laid over in Dallas should’ve had plenty of time to make it to our next flight only made it because that flight was also delayed because our plane wasn’t even at the airport yet overall have not had a good experience on American

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

The homeless eat better than what was served on that plane. Pretzels and ice cream? My last trip to Europe. Everything is small, but the bill.

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