Santa Ana to San José del Cabo (SNA–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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879 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 25m ago
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WN630
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
PDT
12:55 PM
MST
2h 25m
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WN631
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
MST T2
3:40 PM
PDT
2h 30m
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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 17m AAASF9 → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to San José del Cabo flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m DLF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to San José del Cabo flights
AUS Austin 5h 57m EJAEJMWN → AAWN Austin (AUS) to San José del Cabo flights
DEN Denver 6h 31m ACCMF9 → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San José del Cabo flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 58m ACASCM → ACASQF San Francisco (SFO) to San José del Cabo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 13m AAASBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José del Cabo flights
SEA Seattle 8h 9m AFAMAS → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to San José del Cabo flights
EWR Newark 13h 18m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to San José del Cabo flights
PDX Portland 14h 28m ASFI → AS Portland (PDX) to San José del Cabo flights
JFK New York 15h 3m AADLG3 → B6QR New York (JFK) to San José del Cabo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to San José del Cabo
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 879 mi 2h 25m nonstop

SNA–SJD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 879 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SNA Routes SJD Routes SNA Live Flights SJD Live Flights SNA Delays
All flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) San José del Cabo to Santa Ana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 2h25 78% – –
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 78% 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, SNA 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 SNA to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PHX ~4h 17m LAS ~5h 5m AUS ~5h 57m DEN ~6h 31m SFO ~6h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
781
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
SNA → SJD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
SJD → SNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric SNA→SJD LGB→SJD ONT→SJD
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 7 1 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 3m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to San José del Cabo flights · Ontario (ONT) to San José del Cabo flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to San José del Cabo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · SJD: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
879 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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

SNA–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 879 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SNA 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 Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from SJD to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and HHR. 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 SNA to SJD

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) 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.

SNA to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to SJD is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,414 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 Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Hawthorne (HHR).