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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2018
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
MST T2
5:30 PM
PDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2017
WN Southwest
B38M
9:21 AM
PDT TB
12:23 PM
MST
3h 2m
58%
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
SAN San Diego 4h 37m ASWN ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 48m AAWN 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 54m AAASDL AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 5m ASQFUA ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m WN F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m ACUAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 32m CMF9VB AMF9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Sacramento flights
PDX Portland 6h 51m AS ASWN Portland (PDX) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 20m AAAYBA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
SEA Seattle 7h 20m AMASDL AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San José del Cabo to Sacramento
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,281 mi 3h 5m nonstop

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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3h05
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (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 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
861
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
SMF → SJD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
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 5m 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–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José del Cabo to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SJD to SMF: Southwest Airlines and Alaska 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 San Diego, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
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 Southwest Airlines and Alaska 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 is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,062 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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