Minneapolis to San Jose (MSP–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,572 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS | 13 | 320, BCS1 | 3h56-4h05 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→SJC | RST→SJC | BRD→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 114 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 3h 45m | 3h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SJC
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSP to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SJC is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,572 miles (2,530 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Brainerd (BRD) and Duluth (DLH).