San Jose to Zacatecas (SJC–ZCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,518 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 23m ago
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Y47873+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
1:11 PM
PDT TA
5:44 PM
CST
3h 33m
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M T W T F S S
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F96373cs
F9 Frontier
320
1:11 PM
PDT TA
5:38 PM
CST
3h 27m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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Y47872+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:44 AM
CST T1
11:19 AM
PDT
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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F96372cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:44 AM
CST T1
11:19 AM
PDT
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 5h 37m AFAMCI → Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zacatecas flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 8m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zacatecas flights
MDW Chicago 16h 53m EJALXJWN → F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas flights
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San Jose to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,518 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

SJC–ZCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,518 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Zacatecas (ZCL) Zacatecas to San Jose flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 2 A20N 3h33 89% – F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (2 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 ZCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LAX ~5h 37m DFW ~12h 8m MDW ~16h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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 → ZCL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
ZCL → SJC
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
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–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to ZCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,518 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJC to ZCL: Volaris.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago Midway.
Zacatecas is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from ZCL to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ZCL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to ZCL is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.