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

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2,006 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 36 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 6h 32m AFAMDL AAWN Austin (AUS) to San José del Cabo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AAAFAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José del Cabo flights
STL St Louis 6h 37m AFAMDL WN St Louis (STL) to San José del Cabo flights
IAH Houston 6h 53m AMDLF9 ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 7h 5m ACAFDL ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
ORD Chicago 7h 9m AAACAM AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to San José del Cabo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL AMDLVS Atlanta (ATL) to San José del Cabo flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 31m Y4 CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San José del Cabo flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 32m AAAFAM AABA Charlotte (CLT) to San José del Cabo flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 40m DL AFAMCM Mexico City (MEX) to San José del Cabo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to San José del Cabo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,006 mi 5h 20m nonstop -3h behind

DTW–SJD had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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 2,006 miles in 5h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 0 100% SkyTeam AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 DTW to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,654
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJD → DTW
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,006 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to SJD: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and St. Louis Lambert.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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.

DTW to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SJD is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,006 miles (3,229 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.