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

SJD Airport Page →
1,808 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA766+1
UA United
738
11:52 AM
MST T2
6:09 PM
CDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2636+1
AA American
321
12:40 PM
MST T2
7:29 PM
CDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1649
AA American
321
8:30 AM
CDT T3
10:45 AM
MST
4h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6616cs
EK Emirates
738
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
MST
4h 45m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1879+1
UA United
738
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:25 AM
MST
4h 45m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2212
AA American
321
8:58 AM
CDT T3
11:25 AM
MST
4h 27m
36%
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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 6h 8m WN AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 25m ACUA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 26m AVVB UAVB Monterrey (MTY) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 26m AAAYBA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 44m ACUAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 6h 48m AAWN AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 52m AAWN AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 7h 4m WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 23m AFAMAV AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 27m CMVBY4 AMF9SK Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago flights
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San José del Cabo to Chicago
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,808 mi 4h 33m nonstop +2h ahead

SJD–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,808 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJD–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 321 4h49 Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 7 738 4h17 Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 0
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,274
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 → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → SJD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 33m 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 ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

SJD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Flight time4h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJD to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,808 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SJD to ORD: American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily 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 St. Louis Lambert, George Bush Intercontinental and Monterrey.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San José del Cabo.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to ORD is about 4 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, George Bush Intercontinental and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.