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MSP to SJC: distance & flight time

Minneapolis (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)

1,572 mi
2,530 km · 1,366 nm
3h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

1,572 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MSP from SJC?

The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,572 miles (2,530 km, 1,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MSP to SJC?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and San Jose?

San Jose is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MSP to SJC?

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