Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,470
miles
3,974
kilometers
2,146
nautical miles

🕐 5h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 S (165°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,470 3,952
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,470 3,952
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,470 3,705
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,470 3,705
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,470 4,940
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,470 3,705
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 SJO route connects Minneapolis, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,470 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 165° from Minneapolis.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

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

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,470 miles (3,974 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SJO typically take around 5h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,470 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.