San José del Cabo to San Diego (SJD–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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803 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1214
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
MST T2
12:45 PM
PDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS547+1
AS Alaska
73J
10:45 AM
MST T2
12:57 PM
PDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1395
AS Alaska
73J
2:02 PM
MST T2
4:14 PM
PDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1213
WN Southwest
B38M
9:42 AM
PDT T1
11:51 AM
MST
2h 9m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1414
AS Alaska
739
11:00 AM
PDT T2
1:22 PM
MST
2h 22m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS546+1
AS Alaska
7M9
12:13 PM
PDT T2
2:39 PM
MST
2h 26m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
PHX Phoenix 4h 5m AAWN AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 22m AAASDL AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m WN ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 36m ASQFUA ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 34m ACUAWN ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 40m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 55m WN ASJLWN Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 7h 6m AAWN ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 7h 27m ACUA EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
PDX Portland 7h 36m AS ASFIJL Portland (PDX) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San José del Cabo to San Diego
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 803 mi 2h 12m nonstop

SJD–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 803 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJD–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 12 73J 2h12 Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 5 737 2h05
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (12 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 29%)
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 SAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,300
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 → SAN
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
SAN → SJD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as San José del Cabo.
SJD: MST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
803 mi / 1,293 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m 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.

SJD–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance803 mi / 1,293 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJD to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Cabos International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 803 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SJD to SAN: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJD to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to SAN is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,293 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.