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Among airlines operating San Jose to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between San Jose and Minneapolis.

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

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $407 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $549 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 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 Embraer 195 E2 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the San Jose to Minneapolis route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $496 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $629, a difference of $133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Minneapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Minneapolis takes 3h 40m, covering 1,572 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 1:34 pm and lands at 5:14 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 88% above the route average of $531. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,757. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Jose to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 6h 50m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 54m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Minneapolis range from $479 to $669, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $479 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Jose to Minneapolis flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue