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

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7M9
9:54 AM
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12:16 PM
MST
2h 22m
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WN1213
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
PDT T1
12:20 PM
MST
2h 20m
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AS547
AS Alaska
739
11:31 AM
MST T2
1:56 PM
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2h 25m
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WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
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3:10 PM
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2h 15m
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AS1395
AS Alaska
7M9
2:48 PM
MST T2
5:14 PM
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San Diego to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 803 mi 2h 5m nonstop 43 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SAN Routes SJD Routes SAN Live Flights SJD Live Flights SAN Delays
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 7 7M9 2h22 60% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 5 737 2h20 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 42%)
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
13
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
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SAF ~5h 9m DAL ~5h 46m FTW ~6h 31m BOI ~6h 53m JAC ~7h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,705
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
SJD → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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 1
Weekly flights 13 23 1
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 7m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 60% – –
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 5m to 2h 22m.
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 5m to 2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 19 return
1-stop connections43 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 5m to 2h 22m. The route covers 803 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SJD. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, DAL, FTW, BOI, JAC, TUL, PBI, OPF, MIA, TEB, PTY, MCI, AUS, LAX, LAS, PHX, OAK, IAH, IND, SLC, HOU, SFO, SMF, SJC, YVR, DEN, JFK, ORD, DTW, MSP, YYZ, DFW, MDW, CLT, PDX, YYC, SEA, BWI, STL, BNA, ATL, EWR and HND. 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.
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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 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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to SJD ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,293 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).