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

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WN2017
WN Southwest
B38M
8:50 AM
PDT TB
11:55 AM
MST
3h 5m
58%
M T W T F S S
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WN2018
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
MST T2
5:30 PM
PDT
3h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 45m AAASPD → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to San José del Cabo flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 48m F9WNY4 → KFBWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San José del Cabo flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 53m AAACAF → AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo flights
SNA Santa Ana 4h 54m WN → LXJWN Santa Ana (SNA) to San José del Cabo flights
SAN San Diego 4h 54m ASJLWN → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to San José del Cabo flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 38m ACAVCM → ACASQF San Francisco (SFO) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 6h 15m ACCMF9 → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 49m AFAMDL → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to San José del Cabo flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 54m AMF9Y4 → CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San José del Cabo flights
AUS Austin 6h 57m WN → AAWN Austin (AUS) to San José del Cabo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,281 mi 3h 5m nonstop

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

Also explore SMF Routes SJD Routes SMF Live Flights SJD Live Flights SMF Delays
All flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) San José del Cabo to Sacramento flights
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 7 B38M 3h05 96% – –
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 96% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to SJD 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PHX ~4h 45m LAS ~4h 48m LAX ~4h 53m SNA ~4h 54m SAN ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
858
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
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
SJD → SMF
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 10 11
Weekly flights 7 1 43
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 11m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 96% – –
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 5m gate to gate.
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 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SMF to SJD: 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
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 Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to SJD 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).