Detroit to San José del Cabo (DTW–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,006 mi airlines 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 19h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1749
DL Delta
319
7:07 AM
EDT TM
9:30 AM
MST
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3907
AM Aeromexi
739
8:38 AM
EDT TM
12:05 PM
MST
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1998
DL Delta
319
9:13 AM
EDT TM
11:28 AM
MST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1749
DL Delta
319
10:35 AM
MST T2
5:59 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3976
AM Aeromexi
319
11:40 AM
MST T2
6:07 PM
EDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1999
DL Delta
319
12:32 PM
MST T2
7:55 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4211
AM Aeromexi
739
1:10 PM
MST T2
7:36 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 2,006 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind 36 1-stop hubs

DTW–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 2,006 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 8 319 5h15-5h23 70% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 739 5h27 70% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to SJD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SJD.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,949
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
DTW → SJD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
SJD → DTW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San José del Cabo is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,006 mi / 3,229 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m to 5h 27m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance2,006 mi / 3,229 km
Flight time5h 15m to 5h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 5h 15m to 5h 27m. The route covers 2,006 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SJD. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, PBI, MIA, YYC, MEX, MTY, AUS, SMF, PHX, STL, SLC, PDX, MCI, CLT, YYZ, SFO, IAH, LAX, MSP, ORD, DFW, SAN, DEN, MDW, BNA, JFK, ATL, YUL, LAS, IND, EWR, SEA, BWI, FRA, SNA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José del Cabo is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SJD to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to SJD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SJD ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,006 miles (3,229 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.