Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,572
miles
2,530
kilometers
1,366
nautical miles

🕐 3h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 W (261°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,572 2,515
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,572 2,515
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,572 2,358
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,572 2,358
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,572 3,144
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,572 2,358
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Minneapolis and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to SJC route connects Minneapolis, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,572 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 261° from Minneapolis. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 1,572 miles (2,530 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SJC typically take around 3h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,572 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.