San José del Cabo to Chicago (SJD–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,806 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3637
WN Southwest
737
2:01 PM
MST T2
7:47 PM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3636
WN Southwest
737
9:03 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
MST
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José del Cabo to Chicago
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,806 mi 3h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

SJD–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,806 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJD–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 3h46
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJD to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,766
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 → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
MDW → SJD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San José del Cabo.
SJD: MST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,806 mi / 2,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m to 3h 54m.
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.

SJD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,806 mi / 2,906 km
Flight time3h 32m to 3h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 32m to 3h 54m. The route covers 1,806 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SJD to MDW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SGR, SCF, VNY, YYZ, SNA, OPF, PBI, HPN, MIA, YVR, ONT, SMF, OAK, IND, PDX, HOU, SEA, DFW, SFO, BNA, DAL, BJX, STL, AUS, LAX, MSP, SLC, PHX, MCI, DEN, EWR, SAN, LAS, DTW, ATL, ORD, GDL, IAH, SJC and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San José del Cabo.
Yes, return flights from MDW 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 MDW

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to MDW ranges from 3 hours 32 minutes to 3 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,806 miles (2,906 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.