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

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AS Alaska
7M9
8:00 AM
PDT TB
11:09 AM
MST
3h 9m
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WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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3h
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WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
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6:45 PM
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3h 20m
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Sacramento to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,281 mi 3h nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SMF–SJD 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. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SMF Routes SJD Routes SMF Live Flights SJD Live Flights SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 737 3h 57% – –
AS Alaska Airlines 1 7M9 3h09 57% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 83%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to SJD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
VNY ~4h 55m OAK ~5h 15m BOI ~5h 53m DAL ~6h 11m MCI ~8h 30m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → SJD
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
SJD → SMF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric SMF→SJD OAK→SJD SFO→SJD
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 6
Weekly flights 6 15 36
Flight time 3h 3h 2h 26m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Oakland (OAK) to San José del Cabo flights · San Francisco (SFO) to San José del Cabo flights · San Jose (SJC) to San José del Cabo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 9m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SMF–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,062 km
Flight time3h to 3h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: SJD
Full nameLos Cabos International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 9m. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SMF to SJD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OAK, BOI, DAL, MCI, IND, MIA, GDL, DTW, CLT, MDW, BWI, BNA, LAS, PHX, MEX, ONT, SFO, SAN, SLC, SNA, LAX, ORD, DEN, SEA, AUS, DFW, PDX, YVR, ATL, MSP, STL, IAH, HOU and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJD to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SMF to SJD

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to SJD ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,062 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).