Houston to San José del Cabo (IAH–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–SJD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,005 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 19 | 320, 738 | 2h53-2h55 | Star Alliance | AC, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Houston
| Metric | IAH→SJD | HOU→SJD | AUS→SJD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 20 | 17 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 2h 17m | 2h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 46% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · SJD: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to SJD
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 40 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 53 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,005 miles (1,617 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).