Houston to San José del Cabo (IAH–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC4299
AC Air Canada
738
8:02 AM
CDT TE
10:05 AM
MST
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA473
UA United
739
8:02 AM
CDT TC
8:50 AM
MST
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3799
AC Air Canada
320
9:36 AM
CDT TE
11:43 AM
MST
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA707
UA United
320
9:36 AM
CDT TE
10:12 AM
MST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1438
UA United
738
12:18 PM
CDT TC
1:20 PM
MST
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1165
UA United
739
10:16 AM
MST T2
2:43 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2103
UA United
320
11:34 AM
MST T2
4:19 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA579
UA United
738
1:11 PM
MST T2
5:41 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3899
AC Air Canada
320
2:11 PM
MST T2
5:41 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,005 mi 2h 36m nonstop -2h behind 49 1-stop hubs

IAH–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,005 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 320, 738, 739 2h36-3h02 67% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 320, 738 3h03-3h07 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 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, IAH to SJD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,638
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
IAH → SJD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
SJD → IAH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric IAH→SJD HOU→SJD AUS→SJD
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 8
Weekly flights 35 15 30
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 32m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Los Cabos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,005 mi / 1,617 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m to 3h 7m.
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 IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,005 mi / 1,617 km
Flight time2h 36m to 3h 7m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 29 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 2h 36m to 3h 7m. The route covers 1,005 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SJD. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, TLC, APA, SUS, BJC, TUL, ASE, JAC, SJC, PBI, MIA, MTY, MCI, STL, IND, LAS, MEX, LAX, AUS, SAN, PDX, DFW, DEN, SEA, SFO, ONT, SMF, BWI, PHX, MSP, EWR, ORD, ATL, BNA, DTW, SLC, YEG, MDW, YVR, JFK, GDL, YYC, CLT, SNA, PTY, YYZ, YUL, HND and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SJD to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to SJD

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SJD ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,005 miles (1,617 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).