Chicago to San José del Cabo (ORD–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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738
7:15 AM
CDT T1
10:08 AM
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EK6616
EK Emirates
738
9:05 AM
CDT T2
12:03 PM
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4h 58m
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UA1879
UA United
738
9:05 AM
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12:03 PM
MST
4h 58m
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AA1649
AA American
738
9:18 AM
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11:10 AM
MST
3h 52m
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AA1501
AA American
321
9:59 AM
CDT T3
12:47 PM
MST
4h 48m
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UA United
738
11:10 AM
MST T2
5:19 PM
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AA American
321
11:32 AM
MST T2
6:02 PM
CDT
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UA766
UA United
738
12:29 PM
MST T2
6:48 PM
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AA American
738
4:02 PM
MST T2
10:41 PM
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Chicago to San José del Cabo
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,808 mi 3h 52m nonstop -2h behind 52 1-stop hubs

ORD–SJD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,808 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes SJD Routes ORD Live Flights SJD Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 321, 738 3h52-4h48 57% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 14 738 4h53-4h58 57% Star Alliance –
EK Emirates 7 738 4h58 57% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SJD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
DAL ~5h 43m SAF ~6h 50m TUL ~7h 22m ASE ~7h 31m VNY ~7h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,962
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SJD
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
SJD → ORD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric ORD→SJD MDW→SJD
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 35 8
Flight time 3h 52m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 57% –
Chicago (MDW) to San José del Cabo flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 4h 58m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Flight time3h 52m to 4h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SJD
Full nameLos Cabos International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 4h 58m. The route covers 1,808 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SJD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SAF, TUL, ASE, VNY, JAC, HOU, OPF, TEB, PBI, BOI, MIA, MEX, MTY, MCI, DTW, LAS, SJC, GDL, STL, LAX, IAH, SAN, SNA, ONT, MSP, DFW, AUS, DEN, PHX, IND, BNA, CLT, ATL, PDX, SFO, YYZ, SMF, BWI, SEA, EWR, SLC, YVR, JFK, MDW, PTY, YUL, YWG, YYC, SUS, HND and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SJD to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ORD to SJD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SJD ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).