Minneapolis to San Jose (FCM–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:40 PM
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Minneapolis to San Jose
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,560 mi 4h 6m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

FCM–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. DOW leads the route. The flight covers 1,560 miles in approximately 4h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCM–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DOW DOW 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DOW (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCM to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric FCM→SJC MSP→SJC DLH→SJC
Distance from FCM – 12 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 1 35 1
Flight time 4h 6m 3h 41m 3h 55m
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose flights · Duluth (DLH) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCM with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Jose is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
FCM: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,560 mi / 2,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m.
Facts

FCM–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,560 mi / 2,511 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCM to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Flying Cloud Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 6m. The route covers 1,560 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: DOW.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FCM to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, DEN, SLC, LAS, SAN, LAX, MDW, OMA, SDF, SAT, BHM, IAD, AUS, EWR, BNA, PIE, DFW, JFK, PBI and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SJC to FCM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP and DLH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCM to SJC

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from DOW. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCM to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCM to SJC ranges from 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,560 miles (2,511 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PDX. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP) and Duluth (DLH).