San Francisco to San José del Cabo (SFO–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SFO–SJD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 12 | 738 | 3h11-3h12 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QF | 7 | 739 | 3h11 | Oneworld | QF | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 7M9 | 3h07 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 11m | 3h 11m | 2h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
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.
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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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SJD is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,011 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, John Wayne Orange County and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).