San José del Cabo to Sacramento (SJD–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,281 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2018
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
MST T2
6:45 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS553
AS Alaska
7M9
8:00 AM
PDT TB
11:09 AM
MST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2017
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT TB
12:00 PM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San José del Cabo to Sacramento
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,281 mi 3h 20m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

SJD–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,281 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJD–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 73H 3h20
AS Alaska Airlines 1 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 SMF 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
7
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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 → SMF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SMF → 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. SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
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–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJD to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SJD to SMF. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, GDL, DAL, MCI, HOU, SNA, AUS, PBI, DTW, JFK, PHX, SLC, DFW, LAS, SFO, DEN, SAN, LAX, PDX, SEA, ONT, YVR, IAH, ORD, MDW, STL, MEX, ATL, BNA, MSP, CLT and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF 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 SMF

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJD to SMF ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,062 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.