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

ORD Airport Page →
1,808 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1879+1
UA United
738
7:45 AM
CDT T1
10:18 AM
MST
4h 33m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6616cs
EK Emirates
738
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
MST
4h 45m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2212
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
9:05 AM
CDT T3
11:46 AM
MST
4h 41m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA766
UA United
738
11:52 AM
MST T2
6:07 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2636+1
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
12:46 PM
MST T2
7:20 PM
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAACAV AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José del Cabo flights
BNA Nashville 6h 29m AAACAS WN Nashville (BNA) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 6h 46m AAACBA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
AUS Austin 6h 53m 5YAAAC WN Austin (AUS) to San José del Cabo flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 54m AAACAY AACTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to San José del Cabo flights
IAH Houston 6h 55m AAASAV ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to San José del Cabo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 24m AAACAF AMDLVS Atlanta (ATL) to San José del Cabo flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 35m AAAMEK AFAMCM Mexico City (MEX) to San José del Cabo flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 42m AAACAF AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo flights
SAN San Diego 7h 46m AAACAS AS San Diego (SAN) to San José del Cabo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,808 mi 4h 41m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,808 miles in approximately 4h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 321 4h41 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: EK 7 738 4h33 100% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SJD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,147
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
ORD → SJD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJD → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 2 3
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 4h 41m 4h 21m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Los Cabos International Airport.

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 4h 41m gate to gate.
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 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.

ORD–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Flight time4h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take about 4h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,808 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to SJD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Nashville and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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 ORD to SJD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SJD is about 4 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Nashville and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).