Mexico City to San José del Cabo (MEX–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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732 mi airlines 109/wk
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Flight Schedule 35 flights Verified 2h ago
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✈ Nonstop
CZ8044
CZ China Southern
359
1:30 AM
CST TT1
2:55 AM
MST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1212+1
VB Viva
321
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:25 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2475cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:32 AM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33848cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:32 AM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS7534cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:32 AM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM380+3
AM Aeromexi
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:32 AM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4302+1
Y4 Volaris
321
9:00 AM
CST T1
10:09 AM
MST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3324cs
CM Copa
321
9:00 AM
CST T1
10:09 AM
MST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2527cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
11:50 AM
CST T2
1:22 PM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM382+3
AM Aeromexi
7M9
12:10 PM
CST T2
1:43 PM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33854cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
4:15 PM
CST T2
5:49 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM384+2
AM Aeromexi
7M9
4:15 PM
CST T2
5:49 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4300+1
Y4 Volaris
321
5:55 PM
CST T1
7:04 PM
MST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3123cs
CM Copa
321
5:55 PM
CST T1
7:04 PM
MST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM386
AM Aeromexi
7M9
6:20 PM
CST T2
7:49 PM
MST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3418cs
AF Air France
7M9
8:55 PM
CST T2
10:28 PM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM388+3
AM Aeromexi
7M8
9:00 PM
CST T2
10:30 PM
MST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM379+1
AM Aeromexi
7M8
6:01 AM
MST T1
9:10 AM
CST
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM381+5
AM Aeromexi
7M9
9:35 AM
MST T1
12:59 PM
CST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM383+2
AM Aeromexi
7M9
10:23 AM
MST T1
1:35 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2456cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
10:28 AM
MST T1
1:40 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33839cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
10:28 AM
MST T1
1:40 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3391cs
CM Copa
321
12:02 PM
MST T1
3:10 PM
CST
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4303+1
Y4 Volaris
321
12:02 PM
MST T1
3:10 PM
CST
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7568
LA LATAM Chile
7S8
2:22 PM
MST T1
5:40 PM
CST
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM385+5
AM Aeromexi
7M9
2:27 PM
MST T1
5:45 PM
CST
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3438cs
AF Air France
7M8
6:48 PM
MST T1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM387+3
AM Aeromexi
7M8
6:48 PM
MST T1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33849cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
6:48 PM
MST T1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2481cs
UX Air Europa
7M9
6:53 PM
MST T1
10:05 PM
CST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96531cs
F9 Frontier
321
7:47 PM
MST T1
10:55 PM
CST
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3124cs
CM Copa
32N
7:47 PM
MST T1
10:55 PM
CST
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4301+3
Y4 Volaris
321
7:47 PM
MST T1
10:55 PM
CST
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1213+2
VB Viva
321
8:00 PM
MST T1
11:05 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6757cs
AV avianca
321
8:00 PM
MST T1
11:05 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to San José del Cabo
4 carriers, 109 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 109 Flights/wk 732 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

MEX–SJD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 732 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: AF, G3, LA, UX, VS 35 7M8, 7M9 2h27-2h34 SkyTeam AF, G3, LA, UX, VS
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 14 321 2h09 CM
VB Viva 7 321 2h15
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 359 2h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CM, VB, Y4
359 Airbus A350-900 – CZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AF, AM, G3, UX, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + CZ (38 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to SJD direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
109
Outbound / wk
108
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,257
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.

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric MEX→SJD NLU→SJD TLC→SJD
Distance from MEX 22 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 2
Weekly flights 109 11 14
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 6m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Los Cabos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José del Cabo is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
732 mi / 1,178 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 34m.
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–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance732 mi / 1,178 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights109 out / 108 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 34m. The route covers 732 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, China Southern Airlines, Viva and Volaris. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 109 nonstop flights per week from MEX to SJD. The return direction has about 108 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAP, MZT, FTW, LAS, OAK, FLL, SMF, MIA, IAD, DTW, IND, HMO, YUL, YYZ, YYC, CUL, YVR, GDL, MTY, TRC, TIJ, SFO, ORD, LAX, MSP, IAH, EWR, SLC, QRO, AUS, DFW, SEA, CLT, PTY, PHX, FRA, ATL, JFK and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José del Cabo is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from SJD to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLU, TLC and QRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to SJD

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, China Southern Airlines, Viva and Volaris. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to SJD ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,178 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).