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

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WN1213
WN Southwest
737
9:15 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
MST
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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AS546+1
AS Alaska
739
9:22 AM
PDT T2
11:44 AM
MST
2h 22m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AS496
AS Alaska
73J
11:00 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
MST
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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AS1414
AS Alaska
B39M
11:14 AM
PDT T2
1:39 PM
MST
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1214
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
MST T2
12:45 PM
PDT
2h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AS547+1
AS Alaska
73J
10:41 AM
MST T2
1:01 PM
PDT
2h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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AS1395
AS Alaska
73J
3:50 PM
MST T2
6:09 PM
PDT
2h 19m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 803 mi 2h 15m nonstop 66 1-stop hubs

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 21 739, 73J, B39M 2h22-2h25 76% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 5 737 2h15 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 81%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 19%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,418
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.
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 1
Weekly flights 26 35 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 5m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 76% – –
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 15m to 2h 25m.
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 15m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 19 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
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 approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m. The route covers 803 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SJD. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, TIJ, SCF, VNY, SBA, TUS, LVK, NUQ, SAF, FTW, OAK, LAS, APA, ABQ, SGR, HDN, BOI, JAC, BFI, TUL, YYJ, PWK, MRK, PDK, OPF, MDW, IND, APF, FXE, PBI, FLL, IAD, TEB, DTW, MIA, BWI, YUL, HND, PTY, AUS, LAX, PHX, IAH, SLC, BNA, SMF, JFK, SFO, HOU, DAL, CLT, ELP, MSP, SJC, YVR, YYC, DEN, DFW, YYZ, PDX, ORD, SEA, EWR, ATL, STL and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to SJD ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,293 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).