San José del Cabo to Detroit (SJD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAAYBA AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 38m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 6h 44m AAUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 7h 13m ACUAWN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 23m AMDL AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 7h 38m AS AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 40m AAWN AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 43m AVVB AM Monterrey (MTY) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 7h 43m ACUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 56m AAAMAS AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
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San José del Cabo to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,006 mi 4h 24m nonstop +3h ahead

SJD–DTW had nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,006 miles in 4h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJD–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 0 SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,577
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJD → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
DTW → SJD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San José del Cabo.
SJD: MST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,006 mi / 3,229 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

SJD–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,006 mi / 3,229 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJD to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 4h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 2,006 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from SJD to DTW: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San José del Cabo.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SJD 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 SJD to DTW

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SJD to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to DTW is about 4 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,006 miles (3,229 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.