Morelia to San Jose (MLM–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96300
F9 Frontier
320
8:13 AM
CST
11:32 AM
PDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47800
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:13 AM
CST
11:32 AM
PDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47801
Y4 Volaris
320
1:12 PM
PDT TA
6:57 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96201
F9 Frontier
320
1:12 PM
PDT TA
5:57 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Morelia to San Jose
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,745 mi 4h 19m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

MLM–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,745 miles in approximately 4h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLM–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 4 320 4h19
Y4 Volaris 4 A20N 4h19
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 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, MLM to SJC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLM to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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
MLM → SJC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
SJC → MLM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
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 Morelia

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric MLM→SJC BJX→SJC TLC→SJC
Distance from MLM 84 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 8 4
Flight time 4h 19m 4h 9m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MLM 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 Morelia.
MLM: CST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Morelia, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m.
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.

MLM–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Morelia to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Flight time4h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: MLM
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLM to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 19m. The route covers 1,745 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MLM to SJC. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVR, IAH, ONT, MDW, DFW, LAX and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Morelia.
Yes, return flights from SJC to MLM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX, TLC and GDL. 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.

Flights from MLM to SJC

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLM to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLM to SJC ranges from 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,745 miles (2,808 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX), Toluca (TLC) and Guadalajara (GDL).