Dulles to San José del Cabo (IAD–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
2,183 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAASAT → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José del Cabo flights
IAH Houston 6h 59m AVAZCA → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to San José del Cabo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 3m AFAMCM → AMDLVS Atlanta (ATL) to San José del Cabo flights
BNA Nashville 7h 37m AVAZCM → WN Nashville (BNA) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 7h 46m AVAZCM → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 1m AMUA → AFAMCM Mexico City (MEX) to San José del Cabo flights
ORD Chicago 8h 9m ACAVAZ → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to San José del Cabo flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 30m AMDLEJA → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to San José del Cabo flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 55m AAAZCA → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 19m AZCAET → ASQFQR San Francisco (SFO) to San José del Cabo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to San José del Cabo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,183 mi 4h 17m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and SJD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes SJD Routes IAD Live Flights SJD Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) San José del Cabo to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DFW ~6h 57m IAH ~6h 59m ATL ~7h 3m BNA ~7h 37m DEN ~7h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,648
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → SJD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
SJD → IAD
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric IAD→SJD BWI→SJD
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 17m 5h 55m
Departure OTP 68% –
Baltimore (BWI) to San José del Cabo flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,183 mi / 3,512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 17m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance2,183 mi / 3,512 km
Flight time4h 17m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SJD
Full nameLos Cabos International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take about 4h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 2,183 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San José del Cabo is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SJD to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IAD to SJD

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SJD is about 4 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,183 miles (3,512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).