Vancouver to San José del Cabo (YVR–SJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS2120
WS WestJet
738
8:40 AM
PDT TM
1:20 PM
MST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2121
WS WestJet
738
2:17 PM
MST T2
7:01 PM
PDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2663
WS WestJet
7M8
4:10 PM
MST T2
8:48 PM
PDT
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to San José del Cabo
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,943 mi 4h 40m nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

YVR–SJD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 1,943 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–SJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 738 4h40 86%
AC Air Canada 1 86% Star Alliance
CNK CNK 0 86%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR 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
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,189
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.

Other ways to reach San José del Cabo from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Los Cabos International Airport.
Metric YVR→SJD YYJ→SJD
Distance from YVR 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 26m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Los Cabos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in San José del Cabo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,943 mi / 3,127 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–SJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to San José del Cabo route.
Route details
Distance1,943 mi / 3,127 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJD
IATA / ICAOSJD / MMSD
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SJD flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport take approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 1,943 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK and WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to SJD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, BOI, SCF, APA, VNY, BFI, SJC, YYJ, LAS, ELP, YLW, STL, YEG, DAL, MZT, HOU, MDW, YWG, PBI, OPF, IAD, TEB, FLL, MIA, YUL, CLT, JFK, HND, AUS, SLC, SEA, MEX, YYC, PDX, EWR, ORD, IAH, SFO, DFW, DEN, SMF, BNA, ATL, MSP, YYZ, LAX, FRA, PHX, SAN, GDL and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJD to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. 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 YVR to SJD

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK and WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to SJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SJD ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,943 miles (3,127 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).