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

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DL2087
DL Delta
221
6:15 PM
CDT T1
8:24 PM
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4h 9m
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AF2759
AF Air France
221
6:35 PM
CDT T1
8:53 PM
PDT
4h 18m
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AF2429
AF Air France
BCS1
6:20 AM
PDT TA
12:03 PM
CDT
3h 43m
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DL2156
DL Delta
221
6:20 AM
PDT TA
12:00 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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Minneapolis to San Jose
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,572 mi 4h 9m nonstop -2h behind 83 1-stop hubs

MSP–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,572 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 7 221 4h18 80% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 221 4h09 80% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SJC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BJC ~5h 25m MRY ~5h 31m ASE ~5h 33m ICT ~5h 44m SAF ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,021
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → SJC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
80%
Return
SJC → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,572 mi / 2,530 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 9m to 4h 18m.
Getting to MSP

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.

Facts

MSP–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,572 mi / 2,530 km
Flight time4h 9m to 4h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 9m to 4h 18m. The route covers 1,572 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SJC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, MRY, ASE, ICT, SAF, JAC, SCF, APC, BZN, MSO, HDN, OMA, EGE, OKC, BFI, SFO, PWA, JVL, FCA, TUS, YVR, YEG, IND, SAT, DTW, MEM, IAH, SDF, STL, CMH, YYZ, BNA, TEB, AGS, SAV, IAD, CHS, PIT, RDU, SCE, DAL, PHL, TLC, LGA, SRQ, PVD, HPN, MCO, MSY, RSW, JAX, FLL, YUL, PBI, OPF, JFK, MIA, SJD, PVR, ORD, KEF, ATL, SLC, PDX, MDW, PHX, DEN, LAS, AUS, LAX, DUB, GEG, HOU, BOI, SEA, SAN, DFW, AMS, SNA, BWI, PSP, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SJC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 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 Air France, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SJC ranges from 4 hours 9 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,572 miles (2,530 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.