San Francisco to San José del Cabo (SFO–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–SJD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 14 | 738 | 3h12-3h14 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QF | 8 | 7M8, B39M | 3h09 | Oneworld | HA, QF | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SJD | OAK→SJD | SJC→SJD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 13m | 2h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SJD: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SJD
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 37 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 35 minutes to 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,011 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).