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

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Santa Ana to San José del Cabo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 879 mi 2h 12m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

SNA–SJD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 879 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 737 2h12 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SAN ~4h 23m VNY ~4h 27m SAF ~4h 54m DAL ~5h 51m ASE ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
916
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
SJD → SNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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 ONT→SJD LAX→SJD
Distance from SNA – 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 9
Weekly flights 7 14 71
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 22m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Ontario (ONT) to San José del Cabo flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo flights · Carlsbad (CLD) 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 12m.
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 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
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 approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 879 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SNA to SJD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, VNY, SAF, DAL, ASE, APA, JAC, FTW, BOI, MCI, HOU, SUS, BNA, YYJ, MDW, YWG, IND, PBI, OPF, MIA, YYZ, TEB, BWI, EWR, SMF, SJC, SFO, LAS, PHX, OAK, IAH, DTW, AUS, YYC, DFW, DEN, JFK, SLC, ATL, ORD, MSP, SEA, YVR, PDX, CLT and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJD to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and CLD. 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to SJD ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,414 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).