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

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Y4 Volaris
320
12:20 PM
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5:40 PM
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3h 20m
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F96373
F9 Frontier
320
1:11 PM
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5:31 PM
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Y4 Volaris
A20N
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F9 Frontier
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San Jose to Zacatecas
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,518 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

SJC–ZCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,518 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
F9 Frontier 3 320 3h20 75% – –
Y4 Volaris 3 320 3h20 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (6 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
2
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LAX ~11h 39m DFW ~24h 3m MDW ~27h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
ZCL → SJC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
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 20m.
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 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 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: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,518 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SJC to ZCL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, DFW and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier and Volaris. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to ZCL ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.