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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS547
AS Alaska
739
11:31 AM
MST T2
1:56 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1214
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
MST T2
3:10 PM
PDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1395
AS Alaska
7M9
2:48 PM
MST T2
5:14 PM
PDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS546
AS Alaska
7M9
9:54 AM
PDT T2
12:16 PM
MST
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1213
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
PDT T1
12:20 PM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José del Cabo to San Diego
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 803 mi 2h 15m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 739, 7M9 2h25-2h26 Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 5 7S7 2h15
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 74%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 26%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
19
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,721
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
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
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 15m to 2h 26m.
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 15m to 2h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 13 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
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 approximately 2h 15m to 2h 26m. The route covers 803 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from SJD to SAN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, TIJ, SCF, SNA, SGR, PBI, LAX, IAH, MIA, AUS, BNA, YYC, PHX, LAS, DEN, SFO, SLC, DFW, SJC, OAK, DAL, SMF, HOU, MDW, YYZ, PDX, DTW, STL, ORD, MCI, MSP, SEA, YVR, EWR, ATL, PTY, CLT, JFK and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJD to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to SAN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,293 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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