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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1879+1
UA United
738
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:25 AM
MST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6616cs
EK Emirates
738
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:25 AM
MST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1649
AA American
321
11:20 AM
CDT T3
1:44 PM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2636+1
AA American
321
11:32 AM
MST T2
5:57 PM
CDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA766+1
UA United
738
11:52 AM
MST T2
6:09 PM
CDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,808 mi 4h 24m nonstop -2h behind 69 1-stop hubs

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 24m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h24 62% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: EK 1 738 4h45 62% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,449
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 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 15 1
Flight time 4h 24m 4h 21m
Departure OTP 62%
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 24m to 4h 45m.
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 24m to 4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 10 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
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 approximately 4h 24m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,808 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SJD. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, APA, HOU, MDW, SCF, TUL, SAF, SUS, GUC, HDN, NLU, TUS, ABQ, ASE, IND, OPF, IAD, VNY, JAC, FXE, SBA, LAS, APF, TEB, ONT, DTW, BOI, PBI, YWG, FLL, MIA, BWI, BFI, YUL, YEG, QRO, MTY, HND, MCI, MEX, IAH, SAN, GDL, DFW, SJC, MSP, STL, SLC, PHX, LAX, DEN, YYC, BNA, CLT, SEA, SNA, ELP, AUS, EWR, FRA, SFO, YYZ, ATL, YVR, SMF, PDX, DAL, JFK and PTY. 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 and United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SJD ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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