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

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732 mi airlines 69/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ8044
CZ China Southern
359
1:45 AM
CST T1
3:10 AM
MST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM378
AM Aeromexi
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:31 AM
MST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3401
AF Air France
7M9
8:05 AM
CST T2
9:31 AM
MST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33844
G3 GOL
7M9
8:10 AM
CST T2
9:42 AM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM382
AM Aeromexi
7M9
12:30 PM
CST T2
2:01 PM
MST
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3123
CM Copa
32N
2:10 PM
CST T1
3:20 PM
MST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4300
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:10 PM
CST T1
3:20 PM
MST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM384
AM Aeromexi
7M8
4:10 PM
CST T2
5:43 PM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33854
G3 GOL
7M8
4:10 PM
CST T2
5:43 PM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3451
AF Air France
7M9
4:15 PM
CST T2
5:50 PM
MST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3449
AF Air France
7M9
4:35 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
MST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM388
AM Aeromexi
7S8
9:05 PM
CST T2
10:27 PM
MST
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM379
AM Aeromexi
7S8
6:05 AM
MST T1
9:20 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33845
G3 GOL
7M9
10:32 AM
MST T1
1:45 PM
CST
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM381
AM Aeromexi
7M9
10:32 AM
MST T1
1:45 PM
CST
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6757
AV avianca
321
2:40 PM
MST T1
5:45 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1213
VB Viva
321
3:20 PM
MST T1
6:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM385
AM Aeromexi
7M9
3:51 PM
MST T1
6:56 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4301
Y4 Volaris
32Q
4:08 PM
MST T1
7:10 PM
CST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3124
CM Copa
32N
4:08 PM
MST T1
7:10 PM
CST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96531
F9 Frontier
32N
4:08 PM
MST T1
7:10 PM
CST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM387
AM Aeromexi
7M8
6:25 PM
MST T1
9:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33849
G3 GOL
7M8
6:50 PM
MST T1
10:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to San José del Cabo
6 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 732 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

MEX–SJD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, GOL and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 732 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 30 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 28 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 2h22-2h33 SkyTeam
G3 GOL 14 7M8, 7M9 2h32-2h33
AF Air France 12 7M9 2h26-2h35 SkyTeam
Y4 Volaris 7 32N 2h10
CM Copa Airlines 4 32N 2h10 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 4 359 2h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CM, Y4
359 Airbus A350-900 – CZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM, G3
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AF, AM, G3
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + CZ (44 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: G3 + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 30%)
Star Alliance: CM (4 flights/wk, 6%)
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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,431
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 TLC→SJD
Distance from MEX 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 69 7
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 4m
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 10m to 2h 35m.
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 10m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights69 out / 74 return
1-stop connections30 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 10m to 2h 35m. The route covers 732 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, China Southern Airlines, GOL and Volaris.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from MEX to SJD. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUL, MIA, YYC, YYZ, MTY, GDL, ORD, TIJ, LAX, SMF, YVR, MSP, IAH, SLC, AUS, PHX, SFO, DTW, DFW, SEA, OAK, PTY, LAS, ATL, CLT, EWR, DEN, JFK, YUL and FRA. 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 TLC. 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 Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, China Southern Airlines, GOL and Volaris. With 69 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 10 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,178 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).