San Jose to Morelia (SJC–MLM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4 Volaris
320
1:12 PM
PDT TA
6:57 PM
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3h 45m
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F96201
F9 Frontier
320
1:12 PM
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5:57 PM
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3h 45m
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F96300
F9 Frontier
320
8:13 AM
CST
11:32 AM
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4h 19m
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Y47800
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:13 AM
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11:32 AM
PDT
4h 19m
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San Jose to Morelia
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,745 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

SJC–MLM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,745 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–MLM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 4 320 3h45 64% – –
Y4 Volaris 4 320 3h45 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to MLM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to MLM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
FAT ~5h 35m PVR ~6h 12m MTY ~6h 21m SAT ~6h 39m HOU ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
321
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
SJC → MLM
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
MLM → SJC
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Morelia from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Metric SJC→MLM SMF→MLM FAT→MLM
Distance from SJC – 94 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 8 7 4
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 59m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Sacramento (SMF) to Morelia flights · Fresno (FAT) to Morelia flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · MLM: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Morelia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
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

SJC–MLM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Morelia route.
Route details
Distance1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MLM
Full nameGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to MLM flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,745 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJC to MLM. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, PVR, MTY, SAT, HOU, LAX, ONT, DFW, ORD and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from MLM to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF and FAT. 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 SJC to MLM

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to MLM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to MLM ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,745 miles (2,808 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF) and Fresno (FAT).