Minneapolis to San José del Cabo (MSP–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM5162cs
AM Aeromexi
739
7:00 AM
CDT T1
10:41 AM
MST
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1924+1
DL Delta
739
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
MST
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4339cs
AM Aeromexi
739
12:34 PM
MST T2
6:40 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1819+1
DL Delta
739
12:34 PM
MST T2
6:40 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,766 mi 4h 34m nonstop -2h behind 73 1-stop hubs

MSP–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,766 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 3 739 4h34 100% SkyTeam AM
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SJD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,845
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,766 mi / 2,842 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m to 5h 41m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,766 mi / 2,842 km
Flight time4h 34m to 5h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 8 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 4h 34m to 5h 41m. The route covers 1,766 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SJD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, BJC, SGR, SCF, HDN, PWK, CXO, SAF, DAL, MTY, ABQ, CLD, TUS, TRM, ASE, JAC, QRO, MDW, LAS, SBA, OAK, ONT, BOI, TLC, PDK, VNY, IND, YWG, BFL, MZT, IAD, VRB, BCT, OPF, DTW, APF, TEB, ELP, BFI, FLL, YEG, PBI, MIA, BWI, YUL, HND, BNA, HOU, SJC, PHX, SNA, YVR, LAX, SAN, DEN, SMF, SLC, IAH, MCI, YYC, ATL, YYZ, ORD, SFO, DFW, CLT, STL, AUS, MEX, SEA, JFK, PDX and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SJD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to SJD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SJD ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,766 miles (2,842 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.