San Francisco to San José del Cabo (SFO–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS1344
AS Alaska
7M9
7:10 AM
PDT T1
10:21 AM
MST
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1189
UA United
738
9:00 AM
PDT T3
12:15 PM
MST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3410
AC Air Canada
320
10:51 AM
PDT TI
3:05 PM
MST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1881
UA United
320
11:58 AM
PDT T3
2:55 PM
MST
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS482
AS Alaska
7M9
1:03 PM
MST T2
4:31 PM
PDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1931
UA United
738
2:05 PM
MST T2
5:31 PM
PDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1379
AS Alaska
739
2:35 PM
MST T2
5:00 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1174
UA United
320
4:00 PM
MST T2
7:03 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to San José del Cabo
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,250 mi 2h 26m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

SFO–SJD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 320, 738 2h57-3h15 35% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 320 3h14 35% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 3h11 35% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to SJD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
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
29
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,257
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
SFO → SJD
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Return
SJD → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric SFO→SJD OAK→SJD SJC→SJD
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 3
Weekly flights 29 15 4
Flight time 2h 26m 3h 3h 2m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Los Cabos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,250 mi / 2,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 3h 15m.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,250 mi / 2,011 km
Flight time2h 26m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 23 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,250 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SJD. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SJC, OAK, SAF, CLD, ASE, APA, BJC, BOI, JAC, DAL, TUL, SGR, YLW, HOU, SUS, PBI, OPF, MTY, MIA, TEB, BWI, ATL, ONT, AUS, IND, MCI, SMF, IAH, SAN, PHX, LAS, PDX, STL, MEX, LAX, SLC, DTW, SNA, DFW, ORD, BNA, DEN, SEA, CLT, GDL, YYZ, MSP, FRA, EWR, YVR, YYC, JFK, YUL, MDW, HND and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJD to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and SMF. 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 SFO to SJD

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SJD ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,011 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).