Mexico City to San Jose (MEX–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 6h 8m AAAMCX AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m AMF9VB F9JREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 31m AFAMAR F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 13m AAAM AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 7h 26m AMF9UA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 34m AAAMAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 57m ACAMNH AS San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose flights
AUS Austin 8h 3m AM WN Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle 9h 20m AM AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,094
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
MEX → SJC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
SJC → MEX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric MEX→SJC TLC→SJC QRO→SJC
Distance from MEX 33 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Jose is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to San Jose route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to SJC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Guadalajara.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Nearby alternatives include TLC, QRO and MLM. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).