San José (Alajuela) to Minneapolis (SJO–MSP) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 7h 35m F9Q6WN AFDLLA Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis flights
IAH Houston 7h 38m ACUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis flights
MIA Miami 7h 46m 6RAAAC AADLG3 Miami (MIA) to Minneapolis flights
HOU Houston 7h 49m WN SY Houston (HOU) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 56m AA AAAMAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 8h 11m UAWN AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 27m AA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 38m B6NK AFDLVS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 43m AFDLKL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 9h 11m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,470 mi 5h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

SJO–MSP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,470 miles in 5h 39m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJO–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,642
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → MSP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
MSP → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric SJO→MSP LIR→MSP
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights
Flight time 5h 39m 5h 33m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 39m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

SJO–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Flight time5h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 5h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 2,470 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJO to MSP: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami.
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from MSP to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. 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 SJO to MSP

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SJO to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MSP is about 5 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,470 miles (3,974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).