San Diego to San José del Cabo (SAN–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
803 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AS1414
AS Alaska
739
10:32 AM
PDT T2
12:57 PM
MST
2h 25m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS546+1
AS Alaska
7M9
12:13 PM
PDT T2
2:39 PM
MST
2h 26m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS547+1
AS Alaska
B39M
10:45 AM
MST T2
12:57 PM
PDT
2h 12m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS1395
AS Alaska
7M9
2:07 PM
MST T2
4:19 PM
PDT
2h 12m
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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 19m AAASF9 → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to San José del Cabo flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 44m AFAMAV → AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 50m ASDLEJA → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to San José del Cabo flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 40m ACASAZ → ACASQF San Francisco (SFO) to San José del Cabo flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 50m AFASDL → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to San José del Cabo flights
AUS Austin 6h 7m ASWN → AAWN Austin (AUS) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m ACASCM → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
HOU Houston 6h 55m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to San José del Cabo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José del Cabo flights
SEA Seattle 8h 20m AFASAY → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to San José del Cabo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 803 mi 2h 26m nonstop

SAN–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 803 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SAN Routes SJD Routes SAN Live Flights SJD Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) San José del Cabo to San Diego flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 12 739, 7M9 2h25-2h26 64% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 5 – – 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (12 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PHX ~4h 19m LAX ~4h 44m LAS ~4h 50m SFO ~5h 40m SLC ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,333
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
SAN → SJD
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
SJD → SAN
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric SAN→SJD TIJ→SJD CLD→SJD
Distance from SAN – 18 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 12 28 1
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 7m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Tijuana (TIJ) to San José del Cabo flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to San José del Cabo flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San José del Cabo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José del Cabo is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
803 mi / 1,293 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance803 mi / 1,293 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 803 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAN to SJD: Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SJD to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, CLD and SNA. 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 SAN to SJD

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to SJD is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,293 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).