SJO - MSP

$227 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 4/8. 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
$493
Overall average: $714
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15Mon 4/20
SJO - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$227
Typical prices: $390-$564
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/8
SJO - MSP • 2 stops
Top airlines
Southwest
Cheapest • from $515 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 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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Top layover airports
Montreal (YUL)
Cheapest • Avg $663 (round-trip)
Houston (IAH)
Shortest trip • 8h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 16% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Minneapolis

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:00 am - 6:16 pm
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MSP
10h 16m
1 stop
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6:06 am - 3:18 pm
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SJO
10h 12m
1 stop
$493Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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9:00 am - 10:35 pm
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MSP
12h 35m
2 stops
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8:40 am - 7:00 pm
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SJO
11h 20m
2 stops
$515Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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11:38 am - 6:16 pm
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MSP
29h 38m
1 stop
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8:15 am - 3:05 pm
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SJO
31h 50m
2 stops
$516Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28
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9:00 am - 11:05 pm
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MSP
13h 05m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 7:00 pm
MSP
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SJO
13h 05m
2 stops
$531Southwest
Sun, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 31
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4:18 pm - 11:12 pm
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MSP
29h 54m
2 stops
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7:25 am - 3:18 pm
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SJO
8h 53m
1 stop
$535Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
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7:00 am - 9:59 pm
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MSP
13h 59m
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7:46 pm - 11:59 pm
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29h 13m
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$543Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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12:19 pm - 9:05 pm
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MSP
31h 46m
2 stops
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8:07 pm - 10:42 am
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15h 35m
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$547Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
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7:00 am - 9:59 pm
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MSP
13h 59m
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7:46 pm - 11:59 pm
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29h 13m
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$550Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15
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4:18 pm - 12:03 am
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MSP
30h 45m
2 stops
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3:40 pm - 11:59 pm
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SJO
33h 19m
2 stops
$552Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:00 am - 10:30 pm
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MSP
12h 30m
2 stops
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8:40 am - 7:00 pm
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SJO
11h 20m
2 stops
$559Southwest
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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.

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 August, where tickets cost $596 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $922 and $875 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 4 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$227
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $227 for a one-way ticket and $493 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Minneapolis are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $857 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $719 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8248 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

4.0 OkayAbigail, Mar 2026
LGA - MSP
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My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Flight taking off must have been behind, because there was no pre-departure drink for first class like normal. Also, person in front of mine’s seat got stuck in the as far back as it normally goes position for the whole flight even during landing, flight attendant unable to fix it. Gate was not empty when we arrived, but that is MSP’s fault since was overdue for push back, not Delta’s, so had to sit on tarmac for a while and international flight so then still had to go through customs. Flight crew was excellent throughout though!

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

They never clean the toilet, and the food is worse

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

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